Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Gmail SMTP currently ranks #1859 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1824, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 105 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 57% versus the month before (243/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.3.22, shipped on Aug 25, 2026 (52 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1859 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1846 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1839 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1829 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 85 |
| 2026-09-30 | 97 |
| 2026-08-31 | 254 |
| 2026-07-31 | 92 |
| 2026-06-30 | 169 |
| 2026-05-31 | 105 |
| 2026-04-30 | 59 |
| 2026-03-31 | 118 |
| 2026-02-28 | 89 |
| 2026-01-31 | 80 |
| 2025-12-31 | 34 |
| 2025-11-30 | 55 |
| 2025-10-31 | 49 |
| 2025-09-30 | 230 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Noor Alam |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.3.22 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Connect to Gmail SMTP server to automatically send email from your WordPress site. Configure wp_mail() to use SMTP with OAuth 2.0 authentication.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Gmail SMTP?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Gmail SMTP?
As of October 16, 2026, Gmail SMTP ranks #1859 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1824.
When was Gmail SMTP last updated?
Gmail SMTP was last updated on August 25, 2026 (version 1.2.3.22). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes Gmail SMTP?
Gmail SMTP is developed by Noor Alam. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
