Postie — WordPress Email Plugin
by Wayne Allen · WordPress.org page · Website
Postie has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,272,213 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Postie at a glance
Is Postie well maintained?
Postie reviews and ratings
139 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Postie ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Postie appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Email Plugins | #44 by tag, not in search | #81 | – |
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Details
Postie allows you to create posts via email, including many advanced features not found in WordPress's default Post by Email feature.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Postie competes in
Tags
- post by email
- Version
- 1.9.80
- Last updated
- Jul 27, 2026
- First published
- Feb 12, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 5.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Postie FAQ
How many active installs does Postie have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Postie as of September 7, 2026.
Is Postie still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on July 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Does Postie have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 3 of 9 recent support threads for Postie are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Postie free?
Postie is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Postie rank among Email Plugins?
Postie is #81 in the WordPress.org Email Plugins ranking.