SMTP for Amazon SES – YaySMTP
v1.9.2by YayCommerce · updated 1 month ago
Send WordPress emails through Amazon SES server using YaySMTP
- Rank
- #3,968
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,350
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 42.1K
- 42,106 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
SMTP for Amazon SES at a glance
SMTP for Amazon SES is a WordPress plugin by YayCommerce with 3K+ active installs, the #3,968 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 41 times, 24% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.9.2 came out on Sep 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 16 plugins tagged “SES”. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.4K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SMTP for Amazon SES |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 33 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,351 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,351 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,344 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,342 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,337 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,341 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,344 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,340 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,342 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,351 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,338 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,348 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,345 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,353 |
Rank over time
#3,968 · down 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,968 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,975 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,978 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,974 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,979 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,977 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,970 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,969 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,971 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,968 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,978 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,970 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,981 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,980 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,953 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.24% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3981 → #3979Downloads -15.4%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.986%
- v1.78.0%
- Other5.9%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.9.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- May 21, 2021
- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SMTP for Amazon SES
How many websites use SMTP for Amazon SES?
SMTP for Amazon SES is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,968 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SMTP for Amazon SES been downloaded?
42,106 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 41 times. See download stats
When was SMTP for Amazon SES last updated?
Version 1.9.2 came out on Sep 16, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is SMTP for Amazon SES compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does SMTP for Amazon SES have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 3 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep SMTP for Amazon SES up to date. See its security record
Is SMTP for Amazon SES still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does SMTP for Amazon SES have?
4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SMTP for Amazon SES?
The plugins most like SMTP for Amazon SES, by the tags they share, are GoSMTP (500K+), Post SMTP (300K+) and Solid Mail (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,350 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 42.1K |
| Author | YayCommerce |
| First released | May 21, 2021 |
| Version | 1.9.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Sep 16, 2026 |
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