Live from WordPress.org · Oct 7, 2026
Best Main Wp Plugins for WordPress
1 plugins are tagged “main wp” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is MainWP Post SMTP Extension with 300+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MainWP Post SMTP Extension
Manage WP SMTP configuration from a single dashboard for all your sites. View email logs…
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300+ |
How we rank
Popularity first, then a health check you can trust
Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
What is the most popular main wp plugin for WordPress?
MainWP Post SMTP Extension – Easily Manage WP SMTP Setup for All Sites in One Place is the most popular main wp plugin with 300+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many main wp plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 1 plugins tagged “main wp” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Are these main wp plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 1 main wp plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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