Active installs
7K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2613
Peak #2611
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
343.1K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) currently ranks #2613 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2611, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v6.3, shipped on Dec 1, 2025 (249 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Swift SMTP is a free & simple SMTP Plugin for WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) a free plugin?
Yes — Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
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 August 7, 2026, Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor) ranks #2613 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2611.
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.
