PhpSword SMTP Email Setup
Configure SMTP email address on your WordPress website.
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PhpSword SMTP Email Setup stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| PhpSword | #5 |
| setup | >100 |
| smtp | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PhpSword SMTP Email Setup
From the official readme · v1.0Description
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup WordPress plugin lets you configure smtp email address on your WordPress website. You can also setup from email address and name to display your own information.
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup WordPress Plugin Features
- Very simple and easy to use.
- No complex menus or setting.
- Just add and save couple of options.
- Configure smtp email address on your website.
- Safe, secure and spam free.
- Compatible with WordPress version 3.0.1 or more.
More Information and Support
- More WordPress plugins by Pradnyankur Nikam
- Plugin support and help
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- Feel free to test the plugin in different WordPress versions and vote in the Compatibility section. So that other users can check compatibility and download appropriate version.
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- Read about the plugin news, updates and more on our website.
- Do not hesitate to ask question, report bug/error or anything related to our plugin on support section, author website or plugin website.
Installation
Search and Install from WordPress admin panel
- If you are logged in inside your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins menu and click “Add New” button.
- On Install Plugins page, under Search navigation menu, enter “PhpSword SMTP Email Setup” in the search bar and click search plugins.
- You will find PhpSword SMTP Email Setup plugin By Pradnyankur Nikam in the list.
- Click “Install Now” button to install the plugin or click “Details” to read more. Install now link is also available on details popup window.
- Once installed you need to activate the plugin to use it on your website.
Manual Installation
- Click “Download Version 1.0” button on plugin info page to download and save the plugin on your computer.
- You will get “phpsword-smtp-email-setup.zip” file.
- Login to your WordPress admin panel, go to Plugins -> Add New -> select “Upload” navigation on the page. Click the browse button, select downloaded “phpsword-smtp-email-setup.zip” file from your computer and click Install Now button. Go to plugins and activate the PhpSword SMTP Email Setup plugin from the list. OR Extract “phpsword-smtp-email-setup.zip” file and upload all the files inside “phpsword-smtp-email-setup” folder to your website’s “wp-content/plugins” directory. Now login to your WordPress admin panel go to plugins and activate the PhpSword SMTP Email Setup plugin from the list.
- Reload WordPress Admin Panel & you will get a new menu “PhpSw Contact Form” on left sidebar.
- Click and open “PhpSw Contact Form” page. Here you can change contact form setting for your website.
Frequently asked questions
Can I display my own from email address and name?
Yes! This plugin allows you to setup from email address and from email address name.
Changelog
First version of the plugin.
1.0
- First version of the plugin.
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FAQ
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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