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MailHog for WordPress

v1.0.1

by Tareq Hasan · updated 5 years ago

Zero configuration MailHog plugin for your development machine.

mailmailersmtpwordpress smtpWP Mail SMTP
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Rank
#15,695
Up24 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 128
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
11.8K
11,778 all-time
Rating
4.7/5
13 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +10% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

MailHog for WordPress at a glance

MailHog for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by Tareq Hasan with 100+ active installs, the #15,695 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 28, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 10 plugins tagged “WP Mail SMTP”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

86 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
MailHog for WordPress Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.051015Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateMailHog for WordPress
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 202617
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20265
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20266

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 128 · -3.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.128130132Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026128
Nov 8, 2026128
Nov 7, 2026128
Nov 5, 2026128
Nov 4, 2026129
Nov 3, 2026128
Nov 2, 2026128
Nov 1, 2026128
Oct 31, 2026128
Oct 30, 2026127
Oct 29, 2026129
Oct 28, 2026128
Oct 27, 2026133

Rank over time

#15,695 · up 44 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#15.7K#15.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#15,695
Nov 8, 2026#15,719
Nov 7, 2026#15,727
Nov 5, 2026#15,718
Nov 4, 2026#15,666
Nov 3, 2026#15,691
Nov 2, 2026#15,743
Oct 31, 2026#15,741
Oct 30, 2026#15,765
Oct 29, 2026#15,731
Oct 28, 2026#15,711
Oct 27, 2026#15,739

Growth %

Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.78%
Nov 4, 2026+0.78%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.79%
Oct 30, 2026-1.55%
Oct 29, 2026+0.78%
Oct 28, 2026-3.76%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.8.19
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #15711 → #15718
    • Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

4.7★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.1
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.8.19
Requires PHP
5.3
First released
Dec 26, 2018
Last updated
Jul 28, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about MailHog for WordPress

How many websites use MailHog for WordPress?

MailHog for WordPress is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,695 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has MailHog for WordPress been downloaded?

11,778 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was MailHog for WordPress last updated?

Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 28, 2021 (5 years ago).

Is MailHog for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?

MailHog for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 MailHog for WordPress still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does MailHog for WordPress have?

4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to MailHog for WordPress?

The plugins most like MailHog for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Simple SMTP by Maileroo (800+), WP Mail SMTP SendGrid Edition (600+) and SMTP (600+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.7

★★★★★

13 reviews

  • 5 stars: 12 reviews, 92%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
Positive
92%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
8%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.

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MailHog for WordPress
Estimated installs≈ 128
Reported installs100+
Rating4.7
Reviews13
Total downloads11.8K
AuthorTareq Hasan
First releasedDec 26, 2018
Version1.0.1
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP5.3
Last updatedJul 28, 2021

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