SendWP
Say hello to the easy solution to transactional email in WordPress.
Solid choice
SendWP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- Tested with the latest WordPress (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 SendWP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| forms | >100 |
| transactional | #11 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 from 14 reviews
About SendWP
From the official readme · v1.4.9Description
When this plugin is installed, you’ll be able to sign up for the SendWP service from the SendWP menu page. Once you’re signed up, all your WordPress emails will be routed through sendwp.com. We know that sending all your email through a third-party can be scary, so please can check out our privacy policy and terms and conditions.
Installation
- Install and activate SendWP.
- Visit the SendWP admin menu page.
- Click on the “Connect” button.
Changelog
Bug fixes and improvements.
1.4.9
- Bug fixes and improvements.
1.4.7
- Behind the scenes udpates preparing for new features.
1.4.6
- Fixes issue for some users with our new support process library.
1.4.5
- Fixes a few bugs.
1.4
- Adds trusted login as a better way to give support access to investigate issues
For developers
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FAQ
SendWP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is SendWP free?
Yes. SendWP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SendWP safe to use in 2026?
SendWP is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SendWP?
SendWP is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 362,976 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 1,921 times in the last 30 days.
Does SendWP work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SendWP up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.1 or newer.
What PHP version does SendWP need?
SendWP requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SendWP last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.9, was released on August 18, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes SendWP?
SendWP is developed and maintained by Kevin Stover.
What are the best alternatives to SendWP?
The most popular alternatives to SendWP are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).
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