Simple SMTP by Maileroo
v1.1.6by Areeb Majeed · updated 7 months ago
Ensure seamless WordPress email delivery with our all-in-one SMTP plugin, compatible with Gmail, Outlook, Maileroo, SendGrid, Mailgun, and more!
- Rank
- #7,384
- Down15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 849
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.2K
- 9,224 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple SMTP by Maileroo at a glance
Simple SMTP by Maileroo is a WordPress plugin by Areeb Majeed with 800+ active installs, the #7,384 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 36% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.6 came out on Mar 31, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 39 plugins tagged “mailer”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats310 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple SMTP by Maileroo |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 849 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 849 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 849 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 846 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 844 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 845 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 848 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 846 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 844 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 843 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 841 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 843 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 855 |
Rank over time
#7,384 · up 54 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,384 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,369 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,392 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,413 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,404 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,415 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,408 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,388 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,403 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,418 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,430 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,460 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,443 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,438 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.40% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7443 → #7404Downloads +42.1%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 7, 2024
- Last updated
- Mar 31, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple SMTP by Maileroo
How many websites use Simple SMTP by Maileroo?
Simple SMTP by Maileroo is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,384 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple SMTP by Maileroo been downloaded?
9,224 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Simple SMTP by Maileroo last updated?
Version 1.1.6 came out on Mar 31, 2026 (7 months ago).
Is Simple SMTP by Maileroo compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple SMTP by Maileroo’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Simple SMTP by Maileroo still maintained?
Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple SMTP by Maileroo have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple SMTP by Maileroo?
The plugins most like Simple SMTP by Maileroo, by the tags they share, are WP Mail SMTP SendGrid Edition (600+), SMTP (600+) and SMTP Mailer (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 849 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 9.2K |
| Author | Areeb Majeed |
| First released | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Version | 1.1.6 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
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