# Custom Pingback Email

> Custom Pingback Email has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Pingback Email shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Custom Pingback Email adds a new field to the General Settings page to specify a custom email address to send pingbacks and trackbacks to. This disables notifications for the default site admin and the post authors for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,791
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+40% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tanner Moushey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tanner-m/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-pingback-email/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-email/) | #3 | 4 |
| [pingback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingback/) | #17 | 24 |
| [trackback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trackback/) | #17 | 21 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom email | >100 | 10,000 |
| pingback | >100 | 416 |
| trackback | >100 | 269 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Additional Custom Emails & Recipients for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-emails-for-woocommerce/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (18) | Aug 18, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Send Email From Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/send-email-from-admin/) | 700+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Mar 21, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Hera Pre-Written Emails for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hera-pre-written-emails-for-woocommerce/) | <10 | — | Oct 9, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Pingback Email safe to use in 2026?
Custom Pingback Email shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Pingback Email?
Custom Pingback Email is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,791 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Pingback Email work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Pingback Email is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Pingback Email last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on June 4, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Pingback Email?
Custom Pingback Email is developed and maintained by Tanner Moushey.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Pingback Email?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Pingback Email are Additional Custom Emails &… (2K+ installs), Send Email From Admin (700+ installs) and Hera Pre-Written Emails for… (<10 installs).


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