Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SAR Friendly SMTP currently ranks #4845 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4843, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 13 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 29% versus the month before (10/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.6, shipped on Jul 15, 2026 (94 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #4845 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4855 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4872 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4893 |
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 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
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 | 16 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Samuel Aguilera |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.6 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-15 |
| Added to directory | 2015-01-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A friendly SMTP plugin for WordPress. No third-party, simply using WordPress native possibilities.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SAR Friendly SMTP?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is SAR Friendly SMTP?
As of October 17, 2026, SAR Friendly SMTP ranks #4845 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4843.
When was SAR Friendly SMTP last updated?
SAR Friendly SMTP was last updated on July 15, 2026 (version 1.2.6). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes SAR Friendly SMTP?
SAR Friendly SMTP is developed by Samuel Aguilera. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2015.
