WP Post Email Notification
v1.1.1by nstaeger · updated 8 years ago
A plugin sending email notifications to subscribers when a new post is published.
- Rank
- #12,603
- Down52 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 224
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.4K
- 9,384 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Post Email Notification at a glance
WP Post Email Notification is a WordPress plugin by nstaeger with 200+ active installs, the #12,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 75% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on May 19, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 20 plugins tagged “new”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Post Email Notification |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 224 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 225 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 232 |
Rank over time
#12,603 · down 65 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,603 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,551 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,564 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,560 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,553 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,560 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,544 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,598 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,557 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,569 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,595 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,526 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,544 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,538 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.59% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12544 → #12553
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Apr 2, 2016
- Last updated
- May 19, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Post Email Notification
How many websites use WP Post Email Notification?
WP Post Email Notification is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Post Email Notification been downloaded?
9,384 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP Post Email Notification last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on May 19, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is WP Post Email Notification compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Post Email Notification’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.
Is WP Post Email Notification 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 Post Email Notification have?
3.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Post Email Notification?
The plugins most like WP Post Email Notification, by the tags they share, are Manage Notification E-mails (100K+), Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts (30K+) and Disable auto-update Email Notifications (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 224 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 9.4K |
| Author | nstaeger |
| First released | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.4.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | May 19, 2018 |
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