# Simple Email Queue

> Simple Email Queue has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Email Queue shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Simple Email Queue is a WordPress plugin that is used to pass restrictions set by your host on number of sent emails in given period.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,473
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+17.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Milan Dinić (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dimadin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-email-queue/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,141 |
| [email queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-queue/) | #1 | 2 |
| [emails limits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/emails-limits/) | #1 | 1 |
| [queue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/queue/) | #6 | 21 |
| [sending limits](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sending-limits/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| email queue | >100 | 1,274 |
| emails limits | >100 | 5,914 |
| queue | >100 | 2,155 |
| sending limits | >100 | 1,859 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 | 80/100 |
| 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/) | 90K+ | 4.8/5 (292) | Oct 22, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Email Queue free?
Yes. Simple Email Queue is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Email Queue safe to use in 2026?
Simple Email Queue shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Email Queue?
Simple Email Queue is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,473 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Email Queue work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Email Queue is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Simple Email Queue need?
Simple Email Queue requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Email Queue last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on April 4, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Email Queue?
Simple Email Queue is developed and maintained by Milan Dinić.

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


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