# SMTP Form Master

> SMTP Form Master has <10 active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** SMTP Form Master works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Contact forms with SMTP, email templates, and reCAPTCHA v3 spam protection.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 717
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+48.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** Jun 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Adrian D (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bitsworld/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-form-master/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 724 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,106 |
| [form builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-builder/) | >100 | 297 |
| [recaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recaptcha/) | >100 | 147 |
| [smtp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smtp/) | >100 | 304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| contact form | >100 | 8,375 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| form builder | >100 | 4,633 |
| recaptcha | >100 | 1,320 |
| smtp | >100 | 1,395 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7/) | 10M+ | 4/5 (2,179) | Aug 17, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [WPForms – AI Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Survey Form, Quiz & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpforms-lite/) | 5M+ | 4.8/5 (14,381) | Sep 23, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 4 | [Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluentform/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (802) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 5 | [Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forminator/) | 600K+ | 4.8/5 (2,134) | Sep 17, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [Ninja Forms – Contact Form Builder with Calculators, Quizzes, Signatures & AI Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninja-forms/) | 500K+ | 4.4/5 (1,395) | Sep 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [SureForms – Contact Form Builder, AI Forms, Payment Form, Survey & Quiz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sureforms/) | 500K+ | 4.9/5 (94) | Sep 25, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 8 | [SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/so-widgets-bundle/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (134) | Oct 2, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 9 | [Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formidable/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (1,384) | Sep 9, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 10 | [FormLayer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/formlayer/) | 100K+ | — | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMTP Form Master free?
Yes. SMTP Form Master is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SMTP Form Master safe to use in 2026?
SMTP Form Master works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SMTP Form Master?
SMTP Form Master is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 717 times since it launched in April 2025. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SMTP Form Master work with WordPress 7.1?
SMTP Form Master is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SMTP Form Master need?
SMTP Form Master requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SMTP Form Master last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.4, was released on June 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes SMTP Form Master?
SMTP Form Master is developed and maintained by Adrian D.

### What are the best alternatives to SMTP Form Master?
The most popular alternatives to SMTP Form Master are Contact Form 7 (10M+ installs), Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs) and WPForms (5M+ installs).


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