Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Post SMTP currently ranks #162 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #161, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 9,138 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 184% versus the month before (3,220/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.1, shipped on Aug 25, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #179 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #162 |
| 2026-07-31 | #162 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 3,692 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,029 |
| 2026-06-30 | 9,347 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2,794 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,730 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4,037 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,151 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2,237 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3,876 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3,911 |
| 2025-10-31 | 11,577 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8,850 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,650 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,821 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4,213 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2,128 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3,448 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3,414 |
| 2025-02-28 | 6,296 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6,673 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2,936 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2,069 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,765 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,328 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,078 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Saad Iqbal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.1 |
| Versions released | 179 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Improve WordPress email deliverability. Connect Gmail SMTP, Microsoft 365, Brevo, SendGrid, Mailgun, Zoho, Amazon SES, etc. #1 WordPress SMTP Plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Post SMTP?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Post SMTP?
As of August 31, 2026, Post SMTP ranks #162 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #161.
When was Post SMTP last updated?
Post SMTP was last updated on August 25, 2026 (version 4.0.1). It has shipped 179 releases in total.
Who makes Post SMTP?
Post SMTP is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2017.
