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WP Gmail SMTP

v1.0.7

by inkthemes · updated 8 years ago

With WP Gmail SMTP plugin you can connect Gmail to your WordPress website for sending emails. It bypasses the normal WP mail function and sends email …

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Rank
#6,018
Up5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,400
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
49.6K
49,613 all-time
Rating
3.2/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~39d

WP Gmail SMTP at a glance

WP Gmail SMTP is a WordPress plugin by inkthemes with 1K+ active installs, the #6,018 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0.7 came out on Aug 21, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 15 plugins tagged “gmail smtp”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

287 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Gmail SMTP Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.1020Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateWP Gmail SMTP
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 6, 202612
Nov 5, 20266
Nov 4, 20266
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202622
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 20269
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 202617
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 202616
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20268
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20267
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,400 · -6.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.4K1.5K1.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,400
Nov 8, 20261,401
Nov 7, 20261,400
Nov 5, 20261,400
Nov 4, 20261,402
Nov 3, 20261,400
Nov 2, 20261,402
Nov 1, 20261,402
Oct 31, 20261,403
Oct 30, 20261,403
Oct 29, 20261,401
Oct 28, 20261,402
Oct 27, 20261,493

Rank over time

#6,018 · up 22 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6K#6K#6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,018
Nov 8, 2026#6,023
Nov 7, 2026#6,023
Nov 6, 2026#6,025
Nov 5, 2026#6,022
Nov 4, 2026#6,022
Nov 3, 2026#6,020
Nov 2, 2026#6,016
Nov 1, 2026#6,019
Oct 31, 2026#6,016
Oct 30, 2026#6,020
Oct 29, 2026#6,037
Oct 28, 2026#6,045
Oct 27, 2026#6,040

Growth %

Average -0.49% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.07%
Nov 8, 2026+0.07%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.14%
Nov 4, 2026+0.14%
Nov 3, 2026-0.14%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.07%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.14%
Oct 29, 2026-0.07%
Oct 28, 2026-6.09%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6045 → #6022Downloads +41.2%
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

3.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.7
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 7, 2016
Last updated
Aug 21, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Gmail SMTP

How many websites use WP Gmail SMTP?

WP Gmail SMTP is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,018 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Gmail SMTP been downloaded?

49,613 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was WP Gmail SMTP last updated?

Version 1.0.7 came out on Aug 21, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release

Is WP Gmail SMTP compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Gmail SMTP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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.

Does WP Gmail SMTP have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 2 known vulnerabilities affect version 1.0.7, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is WP Gmail 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 WP Gmail SMTP have?

3.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 40% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Gmail SMTP?

The plugins most like WP Gmail SMTP, by the tags they share, are GoSMTP (500K+), Post SMTP (300K+) and SureMail (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.2

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 40%
Positive
60%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
40%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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WP Gmail SMTP
Estimated installs≈ 1,400
Reported installs1K+
Rating3.2
Reviews5
Total downloads49.6K
Authorinkthemes
First releasedOct 7, 2016
Version1.0.7
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 21, 2018

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