# Capture

> Capture has <10 active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Capture shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Capture is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you build your email list with ease. Whether you’re connecting to external Email Marketing Services (EMS) or storing subscribers locally, Capture provides a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 685
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+20.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Oct 31, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DannyCooper (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dannycooper/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/capture/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,123 |
| [Email Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-marketing/) | >100 | 292 |
| [forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forms/) | >100 | 637 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | >100 | 402 |
| [subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribers/) | #33 | 62 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| Email Marketing | >100 | 2,783 |
| forms | >100 | 10,000 |
| newsletter | >100 | 1,775 |
| subscribers | >100 | 2,163 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – Free SMTP Plugin with Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, Zoho & other SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,205) | Oct 8, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (708) | Aug 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP Mail Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-logging/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (372) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (726) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.5/5 (17) | Jul 16, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin with Amazon SES, Postmark, and Other Providers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremails/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Manage Notification E-mails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage-notification-emails/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (56) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (291) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture free?
Yes. Capture is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Capture safe to use in 2026?
Capture shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Capture?
Capture is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 685 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Capture work with WordPress 7.1?
Capture is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Capture need?
Capture requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Capture last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on October 31, 2025 (12 months ago).

### Who makes Capture?
Capture is developed and maintained by DannyCooper.

### What are the best alternatives to Capture?
The most popular alternatives to Capture are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capture/ · Generated 2026-10-14 11:36 UTC by PageForge