SmartSMTP — WordPress Email Plugin
by ThemeGrill · WordPress.org page · Website
SmartSMTP has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 18,372 downloads all time. It was downloaded 3,329 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 16, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.
SmartSMTP at a glance
Is SmartSMTP well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Prevent Spam: Improve email authentication, reduce spam, and boost open rates
- Avoid Blocks: SMTP authentication helps ensure your emails are not blocked by default server settings
- Track Emails: Detailed logs let you track email performance and troubleshoot issues quickly
- Improve Credibility: Send emails from your own domain (e.g., [email protected]) for better deliverability and brand credibility
- Secure Setup: Configure your SMTP host, encryption type, port number, and authentication details (username/password) with ease
SmartSMTP reviews and ratings
3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Great plugin, thank you
Great plugin, thank you
Vu Tru So -
Positive Experience - more robust test email format is needed
I've had a very positive experience with this plugin—it’s the only one that worked reliably for my setup, which I truly appreciate. The core functionality is solid and performs as expected. One area for improvement would be the testing feature: while the plugin itself was already working perfectly, the test email was so minimal in content that my mail server rejected it. It would be great if future updates could include a more robust test email format to avoid this issue. Overall, thank you for a very helpful and functional tool!
wavecrest -
Best SMTP plugin ! fast and easy
This plugin is the a lightweight and does it’s job well.It has the test mail feature that you can use to troubleshoot problems.Thank you!
alex4woo
Download and install history
3,856 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where SmartSMTP ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that SmartSMTP appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Email Plugins | #94 by tag, #17 in search | #21 | ▲2 |
SmartSMTP alternatives
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SAR Friendly SMTP 2,000+ installs · 4.6 -
Gmail SMTP 10,000+ installs · 4.1 -
WPO365 10,000+ installs · 5.0
Details
Reliable Email Delivery with SmartSMTP
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings SmartSMTP competes in
Tags
- mail delivery
- smtp
- smtp plugin
- wp-mail
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- Version
- 1.3.0
- Last updated
- Oct 16, 2026
- First published
- Oct 29, 2024
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
SmartSMTP FAQ
What does SmartSMTP do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, SmartSMTP offers Prevent Spam: Improve email authentication, reduce spam, and boost open rates, Avoid Blocks: SMTP authentication helps ensure your emails are not blocked by default server settings, Track Emails: Detailed logs let you track email performance and troubleshoot issues quickly, Improve Credibility: Send emails from your own domain (e.g., [email protected]) for better deliverability and brand credibility and Secure Setup: Configure your SMTP host, encryption type, port number, and authentication details (username/password) with ease.
How many active installs does SmartSMTP have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for SmartSMTP as of October 22, 2026.
Is SmartSMTP still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on October 16, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.
Does SmartSMTP have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 2 of 3 recent support threads for SmartSMTP are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is SmartSMTP free?
SmartSMTP is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does SmartSMTP rank among Email Plugins?
SmartSMTP is #21 in the WordPress.org Email Plugins ranking.