# Mail7 Email Validation

> Mail7 Email Validation has <10 active installs and 71 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Mail7 Email Validation works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Real-time email validation for registration, comments and forms via the Mail7 API. Blocks fake addresses - and never blocks one it cannot verify.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 134
- **Downloads (30 days):** 71 (-36.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** denm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/denm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mail7-email-validation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-7/) | >100 | 704 |
| [email validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-validation/) | #27 | 48 |
| [email verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-verification/) | #32 | 55 |
| [registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration/) | >100 | 213 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 597 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form 7 | >100 | 3,548 |
| email validation | >100 | 4,392 |
| email verification | >100 | 3,538 |
| registration | >100 | 5,678 |
| spam | >100 | 3,630 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Database Addon for Contact Form 7 – CFDB7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-cfdb7/) | 600K+ | 5/5 (1,875) | Oct 7, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redirection for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcf7-redirect/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (275) | Sep 29, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcf7-recaptcha/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (89) | Jun 5, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Conditional Fields for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-conditional-fields/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (166) | Oct 6, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [DTX – Dynamic Text Extension for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-dynamic-text-extension/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (99) | Aug 4, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [LukasApps CAPTCHA tools for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-simple-recaptcha/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (48) | Sep 24, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and WPForms by HookAndHook (DSGVO/GDPR)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-image-captcha/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (49) | Aug 24, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-entries/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (124) | Sep 6, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Ultra Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (107) | Oct 7, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 10 | [Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (94) | Sep 2, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mail7 Email Validation free?
Yes. Mail7 Email Validation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mail7 Email Validation safe to use in 2026?
Mail7 Email Validation works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mail7 Email Validation?
Mail7 Email Validation is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 134 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mail7 Email Validation work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Mail7 Email Validation up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Mail7 Email Validation need?
Mail7 Email Validation requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Mail7 Email Validation last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 30, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Mail7 Email Validation?
Mail7 Email Validation is developed and maintained by denm.

### What are the best alternatives to Mail7 Email Validation?
The most popular alternatives to Mail7 Email Validation are Database Addon for Contact… (600K+ installs), Redirection for Contact For… (200K+ installs) and ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Fo… (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mail7-email-validation/ · Generated 2026-10-07 21:53 UTC by PageForge