Pinny’s Simple SMTP — WordPress Email Plugin
Pinny’s Simple SMTP – Lightweight SMTP Mailer
by Pinny Fried · WordPress.org page · Website
Pinny’s Simple SMTP has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,240 downloads all time. It was downloaded 199 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on August 30, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Pinny’s Simple SMTP at a glance
Is Pinny’s Simple SMTP well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Ultra Lightweight (4KB): This is the a ultra lightweight SMTP plugin. It has zero impact on your site speed
- Encrypted Security: We take security seriously. Your SMTP password is encrypted in the database using native WordPress salts. We never store credentials in…
- Dead Easy Setup: No confusing wizards or tutorials needed. Just enter your Host, Port, and Login, then click Save
- All Basic Features: Supports TLS/SSL, custom ports, “From” email/name overrides, and includes a 1-Click Test Email tool
- Zero Bloat: No ads, no dashboard widgets, no usage tracking, and no upsells
- wp-config Configuration Mode: For added security, define SMTP settings in wp-config.php and lock the admin UI
Pinny’s Simple SMTP reviews and ratings
1 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Extreme easy setup
I was always looking for a has-it-all yet compact and secure smtp library. I have finally found this one!! set up a super easy. And it works like a charm.
meilechwieder
Download and install history
260 downloads over the last 41 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where Pinny’s Simple SMTP ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Pinny’s Simple SMTP appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Email Plugins | #22 in search, not tagged | #51 | ▲4 |
Details
Ultra lightweight SMTP plugin (~4KB). Encrypted passwords, zero bloat, and simple setup for Gmail, Outlook, and any mail server.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Pinny’s Simple SMTP competes in
Tags
- gmail
- no-bloat
- smtp
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- Version
- 1.2.0
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
- First published
- Dec 21, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Pinny’s Simple SMTP FAQ
What does Pinny’s Simple SMTP do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Pinny’s Simple SMTP offers Ultra Lightweight (4KB): This is the a ultra lightweight SMTP plugin. It has zero impact on your site speed, Encrypted Security: We take security seriously. Your SMTP password is encrypted in the database using native WordPress salts. We never store credentials in, Dead Easy Setup: No confusing wizards or tutorials needed. Just enter your Host, Port, and Login, then click Save, All Basic Features: Supports TLS/SSL, custom ports, “From” email/name overrides, and includes a 1-Click Test Email tool and Zero Bloat: No ads, no dashboard widgets, no usage tracking, and no upsells.
How many active installs does Pinny’s Simple SMTP have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Pinny’s Simple SMTP as of October 15, 2026.
Is Pinny’s Simple SMTP still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 30, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does Pinny’s Simple SMTP have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Pinny’s Simple SMTP are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Pinny’s Simple SMTP free?
Pinny’s Simple SMTP is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Pinny’s Simple SMTP rank among Email Plugins?
Pinny’s Simple SMTP is #51 in the WordPress.org Email Plugins ranking.