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Maintained Tested up to 7.0.7 #1 in Use SMTP mail instead of standard WP mail. The only plugin supporting DKIM signature.

atec SMTP Mail

Use SMTP mail instead of standard WP mail. The only plugin supporting DKIM signature.

Active installs60+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d106▲ +21.8% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/52 reviews
Health score60/100Fair
All-time downloads2.1KSince Mar 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 4.9PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d32▲ +88.2% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

atec SMTP Mail works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (60+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

Daily downloads

369Jul 9Aug 22Oct 6
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)3
Peak day53Mar 15, 2026
Last 12 months1.1K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where atec SMTP Mail stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Use SMTP mail instead of standard WP mail. The only plugin supporting DKIM signature. #1 1 Best Use SMTP mail instead of standard WP mail. The only plugin supporting DKIM signature. plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.1100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About atec SMTP Mail

From the official readme · v1.1.28

Description

This plugin hooks into WordPress Mail function and allows to configure SMTP host, credentials, port & encryption method.

  • Mail & host tests to check the deliverability of your mail.
  • SPF, DMARC and host DKIM test.
  • Sign your WP mails with your DKIM private key (DKIM signature).

Third-Party Services

Integrity check

Once, when activating the plugin, an integrity check is requested from our server – if you give your permission.
Source: https://atecplugins.com/
Privacy policy: https://atecplugins.com/privacy-policy/

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the WP admin panel.
  2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu.
  3. Select “atec SMTP Mail” link in admin menu bar.
  4. Configure your SMTP settings in the Settings tab and test them.

Changelog

1.1.28 [2026.06.24]

  • New CPANEL framework class

1.1.27 [2026.06.20]

  • Introduces $instructions

1.1.26 [2026.03.23]

  • Dashboard undefined issue

1.1.25 [2026.03.15]

  • Fixed socket

1.1.24 [2026.03.15]

  • Fixed host test

1.1.23 [2025.12.09]

  • WP 6.9 tested

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Settings
Settings
Test email
Test email
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FAQ

atec SMTP Mail: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026

Is atec SMTP Mail free?

Yes. atec SMTP Mail is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is atec SMTP Mail safe to use in 2026?

atec SMTP Mail works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

How many websites use atec SMTP Mail?

atec SMTP Mail is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,132 times since it launched in March 2025. It was downloaded 106 times in the last 30 days.

Does atec SMTP Mail work with WordPress 7.1?

atec SMTP Mail is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does atec SMTP Mail need?

atec SMTP Mail requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was atec SMTP Mail last updated?

The latest version, 1.1.28, was released on July 3, 2026 (3 months ago).

Who makes atec SMTP Mail?

atec SMTP Mail is developed and maintained by docjojo.

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