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SMTP

v1.1.2

by soso · updated 9 years ago

Allows you to configure and use a SMTP server (such as Gmail) for sending emails.

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Rank
#8,087
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 665
600+ reported · High
Total downloads
83.2K
83,248 all-time
Rating
2.5/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +20% (30d)·Toward 700+ · ETA ~8d

SMTP at a glance

SMTP is a WordPress plugin by soso with 600+ active installs, the #8,087 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 39 plugins tagged “mailer”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

177 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
SMTP Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4
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DateSMTP
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20265
Nov 2, 20269
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20268
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20267
Oct 28, 20269
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20267
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20269
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 665 · -2.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.670680Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026665
Nov 7, 2026665
Nov 5, 2026665
Nov 4, 2026663
Nov 3, 2026663
Nov 2, 2026664
Nov 1, 2026663
Oct 31, 2026664
Oct 30, 2026665
Oct 29, 2026667
Oct 28, 2026666
Oct 27, 2026684

Rank over time

#8,087 · up 3 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#8.1K#8.1K#8.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#8,087
Nov 7, 2026#8,090
Nov 6, 2026#8,086
Nov 5, 2026#8,078
Nov 4, 2026#8,090
Nov 3, 2026#8,097
Nov 2, 2026#8,093
Nov 1, 2026#8,101
Oct 31, 2026#8,091
Oct 30, 2026#8,086
Oct 29, 2026#8,080
Oct 28, 2026#8,098
Oct 27, 2026#8,090

Growth %

Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.30%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.15%
Nov 2, 2026+0.15%
Nov 1, 2026-0.15%
Oct 31, 2026-0.15%
Oct 30, 2026-0.30%
Oct 29, 2026+0.15%
Oct 28, 2026-2.63%

Active installs band

600+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.580600620Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026600+
Nov 7, 2026600+
Nov 6, 2026600+
Nov 5, 2026600+
Nov 4, 2026600+
Nov 3, 2026600+
Nov 2, 2026600+
Nov 1, 2026600+
Oct 31, 2026600+
Oct 30, 2026600+
Oct 29, 2026600+
Oct 28, 2026600+
Oct 27, 2026600+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.198%
  • v1.02.0%

Rating trend

2.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.2
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.3.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 28, 2011
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about SMTP

How many websites use SMTP?

SMTP is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,087 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has SMTP been downloaded?

83,248 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats

When was SMTP last updated?

Version 1.1.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).

Is SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?

SMTP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 SMTP still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does SMTP have?

2.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to SMTP?

The plugins most like SMTP, by the tags they share, are SMTP Mailer (70K+), SMTP2GO for WordPress (40K+) and Gmail SMTP (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

2.5

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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SMTP
Estimated installs≈ 665
Reported installs600+
Rating2.5
Reviews4
Total downloads83.2K
Authorsoso
First releasedJun 28, 2011
Version1.1.2
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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