Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Add Plain-Text Email currently ranks #16048 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #15879, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.1, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (59 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #16048 |
| 2026-09-30 | #16061 |
| 2026-08-31 | #16056 |
| 2026-07-31 | #16038 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 3 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3 |
| 2025-01-31 | 4 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3 |
| 2024-10-31 | 6 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Danny van Kooten |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2013-10-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a text/plain email to text/html emails to decrease the chance of emails being tagged as spam.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Add Plain-Text Email?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Add Plain-Text Email?
As of October 17, 2026, Add Plain-Text Email ranks #16048 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15879.
When was Add Plain-Text Email last updated?
Add Plain-Text Email was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 1.2.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Add Plain-Text Email?
Add Plain-Text Email is developed by Danny van Kooten. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2013.
