# HTML Emails

> HTML Emails has 20+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 19/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

**Converts the default plain-text email notifications into fully customizable, sweet-lookin’ HTML emails.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 7,955
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+32.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 19/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mohammad Jangda (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/batmoo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html-emails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,105 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #83 | 182 |
| [html email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-email/) | #5 | 10 |
| [html emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html-emails/) | #2 | 3 |
| [notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification/) | >100 | 309 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| html email | >100 | 4,680 |
| html emails | >100 | 4,681 |
| notification | >100 | 8,783 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,202) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 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 (707) | 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 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.3/5 (16) | Jul 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 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) | Aug 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 9 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (290) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HTML Emails safe to use in 2026?
HTML Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML Emails?
HTML Emails is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,955 times since it launched in April 2010. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML Emails work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML Emails is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTML Emails last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 5, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes HTML Emails?
HTML Emails is developed and maintained by Mohammad Jangda.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML Emails?
The most popular alternatives to HTML Emails 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/html-emails/ · Generated 2026-10-05 14:50 UTC by PageForge