# PhpSword SMTP Email Setup

> PhpSword SMTP Email Setup has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** PhpSword SMTP Email Setup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Configure SMTP email address on your WordPress website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,137
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (-28% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 31, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pradnyankur Nikam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/phpsword/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/phpsword-smtp-email-setup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,128 |
| [PhpSword](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phpsword/) | #3 | 3 |
| [setup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/setup/) | #8 | 14 |
| [smtp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smtp/) | >100 | 322 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| PhpSword | #5 | 5 |
| setup | >100 | 10,000 |
| smtp | >100 | 1,523 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 (5,205) | Oct 8, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 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 PhpSword SMTP Email Setup free?
Yes. PhpSword SMTP Email Setup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PhpSword SMTP Email Setup safe to use in 2026?
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PhpSword SMTP Email Setup?
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,137 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PhpSword SMTP Email Setup work with WordPress 7.1?
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PhpSword SMTP Email Setup last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 31, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes PhpSword SMTP Email Setup?
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup is developed and maintained by Pradnyankur Nikam.

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


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