# Improve Email Spam Score – Improves forms phpmail spam score

> Improve Email Spam Score has 200+ active installs and 125 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Improve Email Spam Score is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a email return-path and envelope-from address to the wp_mail () function. Which reduces the spam score sent from your website form.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 1,875
- **Downloads (30 days):** 125 (-8.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Teet Bergmann (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/teetb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/improve-email-spam-score/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,132 |
| [envelope sender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/envelope-sender/) | #2 | 2 |
| [phpmail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phpmail/) | #2 | 3 |
| [phpmailer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phpmailer/) | #16 | 42 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| envelope sender | #2 | 37 |
| phpmail | #3 | 9 |
| phpmailer | #25 | 189 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 91.2%
- 1.2: 8.8%

## 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 (5,206) | 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 | 86/100 |
| 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 (709) | 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 | 62/100 |
| 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 (292) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Improve Email Spam Score free?
Yes. Improve Email Spam Score is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Improve Email Spam Score safe to use in 2026?
Improve Email Spam Score is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Improve Email Spam Score?
Improve Email Spam Score is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,875 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Improve Email Spam Score work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Improve Email Spam Score up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Improve Email Spam Score need?
Improve Email Spam Score requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Improve Email Spam Score last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on September 10, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Improve Email Spam Score?
Improve Email Spam Score is developed and maintained by Teet Bergmann.

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


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