# Letterness – Newsletter Popup, Signup Forms & Built-in Email Sending

> Letterness has <10 active installs and 138 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Letterness works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Newsletter popup, signup forms and built-in email sending with automations, personalization and open and click analytics. Free and self-hosted.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 310
- **Downloads (30 days):** 138 (-21.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 4.1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kamrankazmi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kamrankazmi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/letterness/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Email Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-marketing/) | >100 | 283 |
| [email subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-subscribers/) | #6 | 6 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | >100 | 389 |
| [popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/popup/) | >100 | 466 |
| [subscribe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribe/) | #98 | 100 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Email Marketing | >100 | 2,683 |
| email subscribers | >100 | 1,469 |
| newsletter | >100 | 1,711 |
| popup | >100 | 5,126 |
| subscribe | >100 | 1,672 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hostinger Reach – AI-Powered Email Marketing for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hostinger-reach/) | 1M+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 1, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [MailPoet – Newsletters, Email Marketing, and Automation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailpoet/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (1,432) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/newsletter/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (1,204) | Oct 1, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [Brevo – Email, SMS, Web Push, Chat, and more.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailin/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (284) | Jun 24, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Newsletters, Email Marketing, SMS and Popups by Omnisend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/omnisend/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Sep 24, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [FluentCRM – Email Newsletter, Automation, Email Marketing, Email Campaigns, Optins, Leads, and CRM Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-crm/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (249) | Sep 30, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 7 | [Email Subscribers & Newsletters – Email Marketing, Post Notifications & Newsletter Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-subscribers/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (1,170) | Oct 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 8 | [Kit (formerly ConvertKit) – Email Newsletter, Email Marketing, Membership, Subscribers and Landing Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/convertkit/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (90) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Email Marketing for WooCommerce by Omnisend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/omnisend-connect/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (168) | Sep 16, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 10 | [ActiveCampaign – The autonomous marketing platform](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activecampaign-subscription-forms/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (29) | Nov 14, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Letterness safe to use in 2026?
Letterness works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Letterness?
Letterness is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 310 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 138 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Letterness work with WordPress 7.1?
Letterness is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Letterness need?
Letterness requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Letterness last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.2, was released on September 1, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Letterness?
Letterness is developed and maintained by kamrankazmi.

### What are the best alternatives to Letterness?
The most popular alternatives to Letterness are Hostinger Reach (1M+ installs), MailPoet (500K+ installs) and Newsletter (200K+ installs).


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