Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Post SMTP currently ranks #160 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 300K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 9,142 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 11% versus the month before (10,245/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.2, shipped on Sep 24, 2026 (22 days ago) — release #180 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #160 |
| 2026-09-30 | #162 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 300,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 3,744 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,429 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,256 |
| 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 | 4.0.2 |
| Versions released | 180 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-24 |
| Added to directory | 2017-10-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Install Post SMTP (WordPress SMTP Plugin) to fix WordPress email delivery. Connect Gmail SMTP, Microsoft 365, Brevo, SendGrid, Zoho, Amazon SES, etc.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Post SMTP?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Post SMTP?
As of October 16, 2026, Post SMTP ranks #160 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Post SMTP last updated?
Post SMTP was last updated on September 24, 2026 (version 4.0.2). It has shipped 180 releases in total.
Who makes Post SMTP?
Post SMTP is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2017.
