WP SendGrid
v2.1.0by Will Anderson · updated 9 years ago
WP SendGrid routes all emails through SendGrid to improve deliverability
- Rank
- #13,338
- Down19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 165
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 38.3K
- 38,258 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP SendGrid at a glance
WP SendGrid is a WordPress plugin by Will Anderson with 100+ active installs, the #13,338 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.0. Among the 1,225 plugins tagged “email”, it ranks #206. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats173 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP SendGrid |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 165 · -10.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 165 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 185 |
Rank over time
#13,338 · down 159 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,338 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,319 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,298 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,259 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,255 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,271 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,191 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,113 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,187 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,179 |
Growth %
Average -0.95% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.27% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP SendGrid
How many websites use WP SendGrid?
WP SendGrid 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 #13,338 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP SendGrid been downloaded?
38,258 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was WP SendGrid last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is WP SendGrid compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP SendGrid’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.0, 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 SendGrid 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 SendGrid have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP SendGrid?
The plugins most like WP SendGrid, by the tags they share, are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+), Easy WP SMTP (500K+) and SureMail (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 165 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 38.3K |
| Author | Will Anderson |
| First released | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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