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Configure SMTP

by Scott Reilly

4.9★ (45 ratings)  ·  Current rank #2850

Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2850
Peak #2850
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
371.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Configure SMTP currently ranks #2850 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v3.5, shipped on Jul 22, 2024 (747 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.

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Details

AuthorScott Reilly
Current version3.5
Versions released8
Last updated2024-07-22
Added to directory2009-06-15
Requires WordPress5.5+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Configure SMTP mailing in WordPress, including support for sending email via SSL/TLS (such as Gmail).

Frequently asked questions

Is Configure SMTP a free plugin?

Yes — Configure SMTP is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Configure SMTP?

WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.

How popular is Configure SMTP?

As of August 7, 2026, Configure SMTP ranks #2850 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Configure SMTP last updated?

Configure SMTP was last updated on July 22, 2024 (version 3.5). It has shipped 8 releases in total.

Who makes Configure SMTP?

Configure SMTP is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.