Active installs
70+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#18799
Peak #18796
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
630
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Email Essentials currently ranks #18799 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #18796, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v6.0.6, shipped on Jul 16, 2026 (23 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2026.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Acato |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.0.6 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-16 |
| Added to directory | 2026-01-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
A plugin to make WordPress outgoing emails better and less likely to be marked as spam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Email Essentials a free plugin?
Yes — Email Essentials is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Email Essentials?
WordPress.org reports 70+ active installs.
How popular is Email Essentials?
As of August 8, 2026, Email Essentials ranks #18799 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #18796.
When was Email Essentials last updated?
Email Essentials was last updated on July 16, 2026 (version 6.0.6). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Email Essentials?
Email Essentials is developed by Acato. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2026.
