Simple SMTP · Security record
Is Simple SMTP safe?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for Simple SMTP.
Checked 2 days ago against the WPVulnerability database, for version 1.3.4.1.
How it’s looked after
- Last release
- Aug 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Releases in the last year
- 0
- Tested up to
- WordPress 6.8.12 (current: 7.1)
- Support resolved
- 0 of 1 threads in two months
- Active installs
- 2K+
Known vulnerabilities
None on record for Simple SMTP.
Questions about Simple SMTP’s security
Is Simple SMTP safe to use?
No known vulnerabilities are on record for Simple SMTP. That isn’t a guarantee, so keep it updated like any plugin.
Does Simple SMTP have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Simple SMTP.
Is Simple SMTP still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
Is Simple SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple SMTP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
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