Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) currently ranks #2604 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2598, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 7K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 29 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (24/day).
- The latest release, v6.3, shipped on Dec 1, 2025 (320 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2604 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2617 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2625 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2614 |
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 | 7,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 28 |
| 2026-08-31 | 26 |
| 2026-07-31 | 18 |
| 2026-06-30 | 23 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 32 |
| 2026-03-31 | 27 |
| 2026-02-28 | 16 |
| 2026-01-31 | 16 |
| 2025-12-31 | 29 |
| 2025-11-30 | 19 |
| 2025-10-31 | 916 |
| 2025-09-30 | 19 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | David Vongries |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.3 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-01 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Swift SMTP is a free & simple SMTP Plugin for WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor)?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor)?
As of October 17, 2026, Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) ranks #2604 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2598.
When was Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) last updated?
Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) was last updated on December 1, 2025 (version 6.3). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor)?
Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) is developed by David Vongries. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
