# dlb's Send-A-Link

> dlb's Send-A-Link has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** dlb's Send-A-Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**dlb's Send-A-Link allows visitors to send someone an email containing a link to the post or page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,568
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+47.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dave (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/drandlomb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dlbs-send-a-link/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,115 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | >100 | 273 |
| [send](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/send/) | #12 | 21 |
| [send email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/send-email/) | #5 | 14 |
| [send link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/send-link/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |
| send | >100 | 10,000 |
| send email | >100 | 10,000 |
| send link | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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) | Sep 21, 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 (55) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 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 dlb's Send-A-Link free?
Yes. dlb's Send-A-Link is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is dlb's Send-A-Link safe to use in 2026?
dlb's Send-A-Link shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use dlb's Send-A-Link?
dlb's Send-A-Link is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,568 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does dlb's Send-A-Link work with WordPress 7.1?
dlb's Send-A-Link is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was dlb's Send-A-Link last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 13, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes dlb's Send-A-Link?
dlb's Send-A-Link is developed and maintained by Dave.

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


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