Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2849
Peak #2841
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
372K
Days tracked
39
1 day▬
7 days▼ 2
30 days▲ 6
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Configure SMTP currently ranks #2849 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2841, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.5, shipped on Jul 22, 2024 (772 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #2849 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2845 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2848 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 6,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Scott Reilly |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-22 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Configure SMTP mailing in WordPress, including support for sending email via SSL/TLS (such as Gmail).
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Configure SMTP?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Configure SMTP?
As of September 2, 2026, Configure SMTP ranks #2849 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2841.
When was Configure SMTP last updated?
Configure SMTP was last updated on July 22, 2024 (version 3.5). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Configure SMTP?
Configure SMTP is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
