# Mail Queue

> Mail Queue has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 913 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 86/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Mail Queue is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

**Gain full control over your WordPress emails. Queue outgoing emails and get alerts when your site tries to send unusually high volumes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 12,229
- **Downloads (30 days):** 913 (+96.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 86/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WDM (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wdm-team/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mail-queue/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,096 |
| [email log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-log/) | #12 | 67 |
| [mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail/) | #25 | 205 |
| [queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/queue/) | #1 | 20 |
| [wp_mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_mail/) | #8 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| email log | #68 | 6,241 |
| mail | #8 | 4,195 |
| queue | #1 | 1,788 |
| wp_mail | #8 | 803 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 52.4%
- 1.4: 36.3%
- 1.5: 10%
- 1.3: 1.3%

## 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 (5,201) | Jun 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 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 (370) | Sep 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 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 | 78/100 |
| 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 | 95/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Mail Queue safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Mail Queue is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mail Queue?
Mail Queue is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,229 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 913 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mail Queue work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Mail Queue up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.9 or newer.

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

### When was Mail Queue last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on September 15, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Mail Queue?
Mail Queue is developed and maintained by WDM.

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


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