# SMTP King Pro

> SMTP King Pro has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SMTP King Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Overrides the standard wp_mail function and used SwiftMail via an SMTP connection to send you site mail**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,454
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+111.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 12, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ash Durham (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ashdurham/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smtp-king-pro/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [301](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/301/) | #46 | 79 |
| [bulk upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk-upload/) | #3 | 5 |
| [csv](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/csv/) | #98 | 216 |
| [redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirects/) | #40 | 145 |
| [simple 301 redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-301-redirects/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | >100 | 762 |
| bulk upload | >100 | 5,568 |
| csv | >100 | 5,066 |
| redirects | >100 | 7,068 |
| simple 301 redirects | >100 | 233 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-redirection/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (418) | May 8, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-404-auto-redirect-to-similar-post/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (113) | Nov 21, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 4 | [Attachment Pages Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/attachment-pages-redirect/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (47) | Jan 16, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Page Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-redirect/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (8) | Oct 6, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Quick 301 Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-301-redirects/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | Aug 13, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [WP Force Lowercase URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-force-lowercase-urls/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 3, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [LH Force Lowercase URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-force-lowercase-urls/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Jul 30, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/linker/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (14) | Dec 8, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Redirectioner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-redirected/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (41) | Jan 12, 2018 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SMTP King Pro safe to use in 2026?
SMTP King Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SMTP King Pro?
SMTP King Pro is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,454 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SMTP King Pro work with WordPress 7.1?
SMTP King Pro is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SMTP King Pro last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on January 12, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes SMTP King Pro?
SMTP King Pro is developed and maintained by Ash Durham.

### What are the best alternatives to SMTP King Pro?
The most popular alternatives to SMTP King Pro are Redirection (2M+ installs), Redirection (100K+ installs) and WP 404 Auto Redirect to Sim… (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smtp-king-pro/ · Generated 2026-10-09 12:15 UTC by PageForge