Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SMTP Mailer currently ranks #590 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #588, first reached on Oct 4, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 569 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 70% versus the month before (1,874/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.28, shipped on Sep 7, 2026 (39 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #590 |
| 2026-09-30 | #590 |
| 2026-08-31 | #592 |
| 2026-07-31 | #600 |
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 | 70,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
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 | 398 |
| 2026-09-30 | 561 |
| 2026-08-31 | 938 |
| 2026-07-31 | 326 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Noor Alam |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.28 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-07 |
| Added to directory | 2015-12-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 7.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Configure a SMTP server to send email from your WordPress site. Configure the wp_mail() function to use SMTP instead of the PHP mail() function.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SMTP Mailer?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is SMTP Mailer?
As of October 16, 2026, SMTP Mailer ranks #590 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #588.
When was SMTP Mailer last updated?
SMTP Mailer was last updated on September 7, 2026 (version 1.1.28). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes SMTP Mailer?
SMTP Mailer is developed by Noor Alam. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2015.
