Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2850
Peak #2850
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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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.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Scott Reilly |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-22 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
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.
