Swift SMTP — WordPress Email Plugin
Swift SMTP (formerly Welcome Email Editor)
by David Vongries · WordPress.org page
Swift SMTP has 7,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 343,786 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on December 1, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Swift SMTP at a glance
Is Swift SMTP well maintained?
Swift SMTP reviews and ratings
68 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
68 reviews
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Where Swift SMTP ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Swift SMTP appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Email Plugins | #63 by tag, #33 in search | #22 | – |
Swift SMTP alternatives
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Solid Mail 60,000+ installs · 4.2 -
SAR Friendly SMTP 2,000+ installs · 4.6
Details
Swift SMTP is a free & simple SMTP Plugin for WordPress.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Swift SMTP competes in
Tags
- custom smtp
- smtp
- Welcome Email Editor
- wordpress email
- WP Mail SMTP
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- Version
- 6.3
- Last updated
- Dec 1, 2025
- First published
- Apr 21, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Swift SMTP FAQ
How many active installs does Swift SMTP have?
WordPress.org reports 7,000+ active installs for Swift SMTP as of September 7, 2026.
Is Swift SMTP still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on December 1, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Swift SMTP free?
Swift SMTP is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Swift SMTP rank among Email Plugins?
Swift SMTP is #22 in the WordPress.org Email Plugins ranking.