Active installs
4M+
1.2% of tracked installs
Rank
#12
Peak #12
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
82.9M
Days tracked
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1 in top 50
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Mail SMTP currently ranks #12 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It accounts for roughly 1.2% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- The latest release, v4.9.0, shipped on Jun 25, 2026 (43 days ago) — release #99 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
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Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.9.0 |
| Versions released | 99 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Added to directory | 2007-09-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Make email delivery easy for WordPress. Connect with SMTP, Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid, Mailgun, SES, Zoho, + more. Rated #1 WordPress SMTP Email plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Mail SMTP a free plugin?
Yes — WP Mail SMTP is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Mail SMTP?
WordPress.org reports 4M+ active installs.
How popular is WP Mail SMTP?
As of August 6, 2026, WP Mail SMTP ranks #12 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Mail SMTP last updated?
WP Mail SMTP was last updated on June 25, 2026 (version 4.9.0). It has shipped 99 releases in total.
Who makes WP Mail SMTP?
WP Mail SMTP is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2007.
