wp_mail return-path
v1.1.1by barnz99 · updated 2 years ago
Simple plugin that correctly sets the return-path header when using wp_mail. Mitigates the "via" and "The actual sender of" Notif …
- Rank
- #3,259
- Up12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,640
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 36.6K
- 36,590 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp_mail return-path at a glance
wp_mail return-path is a WordPress plugin by barnz99 with 4K+ active installs, the #3,259 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Dec 11, 2023, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “return-path”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats389 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wp_mail return-path |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,644 · -10.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,644 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,629 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,680 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,678 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,671 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,677 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,671 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,120 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,171 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,170 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,169 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,171 |
Rank over time
#3,259 · down 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,259 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,271 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,240 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,240 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,243 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,237 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,239 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,239 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,201 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,203 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,215 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,213 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,198 |
Growth %
Average -0.89% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.55% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -8.77% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.99% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.04% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3215 → #3240Installs 5K+ → 4K+
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.195%
- v1.05.4%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 18, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 11, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp_mail return-path
How many websites use wp_mail return-path?
wp_mail return-path is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,259 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp_mail return-path been downloaded?
36,590 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 21 times. See download stats
When was wp_mail return-path last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Dec 11, 2023 (2 years ago). See every release
Is wp_mail return-path compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp_mail return-path’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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_mail return-path have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for wp_mail return-path. See its security record
Is wp_mail return-path still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wp_mail return-path have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to wp_mail return-path?
The plugins most like wp_mail return-path, by the tags they share, are Fix Email Return-Path (100+), Send From (500+) and Pro Mail SMTP (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 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 | ≈ 4,640 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 36.6K |
| Author | barnz99 |
| First released | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 11, 2023 |
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