# WP Email Log – PostBox

> WP Email Log – PostBox has 600+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 282 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Email Log – PostBox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Capture email log and view all outgoing emails. Easily debug mail function issues.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 7,441
- **Downloads (30 days):** 282 (+15.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Jan 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpdebuglog (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpdebuglog/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/postbox-email-logs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,109 |
| [mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail-logging/) | #2 | 2 |
| [mail logs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail-logs/) | #1 | 3 |
| [wp mail log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-mail-log/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| mail logging | #15 | 625 |
| mail logs | #14 | 1,607 |
| wp mail log | #27 | 1,422 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 (5,203) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 (372) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 | 76/100 |
| 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 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Email Log – PostBox free?
Yes. WP Email Log – PostBox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Email Log – PostBox safe to use in 2026?
WP Email Log – PostBox shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Email Log – PostBox?
WP Email Log – PostBox is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,441 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 282 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Email Log – PostBox work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Email Log – PostBox is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Email Log – PostBox need?
WP Email Log – PostBox requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Email Log – PostBox last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on January 30, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes WP Email Log – PostBox?
WP Email Log – PostBox is developed and maintained by wpdebuglog.

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


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