# Resend

> Resend has 200+ active installs and 348 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Resend works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Send WordPress emails through the Resend API. Build, test, and deliver transactional emails at scale.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 770
- **Downloads (30 days):** 348 (+37.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Resend (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/resend/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/resend/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,135 |
| [mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail/) | #39 | 211 |
| [resend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resend/) | #3 | 9 |
| [smtp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smtp/) | #62 | 326 |
| [transactional email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/transactional-email/) | #5 | 34 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| mail | >100 | 4,625 |
| resend | #5 | 617 |
| smtp | >100 | 1,546 |
| transactional email | #89 | 510 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – SMTP for Reliable Email Delivery with Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES, Brevo, Other SMTP & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,206) | Oct 20, 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 (374) | 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 Resend free?
Yes. Resend is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Resend safe to use in 2026?
Resend works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Resend?
Resend is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 770 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 348 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Resend work with WordPress 7.1?
Resend is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Resend last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 18, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Resend?
Resend is developed and maintained by Resend.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/resend/ · Generated 2026-10-20 16:35 UTC by PageForge