gk-sms
Twilio Integration for WordPress
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gk-sms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where gk-sms stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| sms | >100 |
| text message | >100 |
| text messages | >100 |
| twilio | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About gk-sms
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
v1.0 contains the basic functionality of sending SMS text messages from an admin page, with saved options and compatible with the latest Twilio API.
Installation
Here’s how to install gk-sms:
- Upload the uncompressed zip file’s folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the SMS for WordPress settings page on the left nav of the wp-admin section.
Changelog
1.0.0
- The first version of the plugin.
1.0.1
- Added uninstall handler to delete database options when plugin is uninstalled.
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FAQ
gk-sms: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is gk-sms free?
Yes. gk-sms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is gk-sms safe to use in 2026?
gk-sms shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use gk-sms?
gk-sms is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,656 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does gk-sms work with WordPress 7.1?
gk-sms is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was gk-sms last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 16, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes gk-sms?
gk-sms is developed and maintained by Grant Norwood.
What are the best alternatives to gk-sms?
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