WP Universal Newsletter
v1.1.1by brettex · updated 8 years ago
Finally! A WP plugin for easy creation of responsive HTML newsletters that deliver consistent layout and design across all email clients and browsers.
- Rank
- #39,626
- Up6,592 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,119 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Universal Newsletter at a glance
WP Universal Newsletter is a WordPress plugin by brettex with 10+ active installs, the #39,626 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 60% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on Feb 22, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 4 plugins tagged “icontact”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | WP Universal Newsletter |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#39,626 · up 2,496 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #39,626 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,218 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,648 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #38,877 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,390 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,343 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,364 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,830 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #35,280 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #42,122 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where WP Universal Newsletter ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #42122 → #38877Downloads +100%
- 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
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 15, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 22, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Universal Newsletter
How many websites use WP Universal Newsletter?
WP Universal Newsletter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #39,626 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Universal Newsletter been downloaded?
3,119 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Universal Newsletter last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Feb 22, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is WP Universal Newsletter compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Universal Newsletter’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 Universal Newsletter 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 Universal Newsletter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Universal Newsletter?
The plugins most like WP Universal Newsletter, 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
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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★
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | brettex |
| First released | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
Alternatives to WP Universal Newsletter
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms
by Syed Balkhi
Make email delivery easy for WordPress. Connect with SMTP, Gmail, Brevo, SendGrid, Amazon SES + more, with powerful WordPress SMTP Email plugin.
- Rank
- #12
- Installs
- 4M+
- 4.8
Easy WP SMTP
by Syed Balkhi
Make SMTP email sending and delivery easy. Configure Gmail SMTP, Outlook, Brevo, SendGrid, Mailgun, SendLayer or connect to any SMTP server.
- Rank
- #125
- Installs
- 500K+
- 4.6
SureMail
by Brainstorm Force
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin with Amazon SES, Postmark, and Other Providers
- Rank
- #275
- Installs
- 200K+
- 4.7
WP Mobile Menu
by Rui Guerreiro
Need some help with the mobile website experience? Need an Mobile Menu plugin that keep your mobile visitors engaged?
- Rank
- #577
- Installs
- 70K+
- 4.7
WP Responsive Menu
by Nirmal Kumar Ram
WP Responsive Menu turns your WordPress menu to a highly customizable sliding responsive menu.
- Rank
- #988
- Installs
- 30K+
- 4.3
ShiftNav
by sevenspark
Add a native-style, off-canvas, responsive mobile navigation menu to your site.
- Rank
- #1,780
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.6
Side by side:WP Universal Newsletter vs WP Mail SMTP by WPFormsWP Universal Newsletter vs Easy WP SMTPWP Universal Newsletter vs SureMail