Trigger – SMTP, Email Logs, Deliver Mails
Key Features: Easy SMTP Configuration: Set up your preferred SMTP provider in minutes Detailed Email Logging: Track all outgoing emails with comprehensive logs Email Status Tracking: Monitor delivery status, opens, and…
Use with caution
Trigger works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Trigger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| email delivery | >100 |
| email logs | >100 |
| Email Tracking | >100 |
| SMTP configuration | >100 |
| wordpress email | >100 |
About Trigger
From the official readme · v1.0.11Description
Key Features:
- Easy SMTP Configuration: Set up your preferred SMTP provider in minutes
- Detailed Email Logging: Track all outgoing emails with comprehensive logs
- Email Status Tracking: Monitor delivery status, opens, and clicks
- Multiple SMTP Providers: Support for popular email services
- Email Queue Management: Schedule and prioritize email sending
- Debug Mode: Troubleshoot email delivery issues effectively
- Responsive Support: Get help when you need it
Source code link : https://github.com/nur-alam/trigger
Changelog
1.0.11 – May 2, 2026
Implemented a method to hide admin notices when on the Trigger plugin page.
Added a utility function to render email bodies correctly, handling potential CSS prefixes.
Updated the email logs display to utilize the new rendering function for better email body presentation.
= 1.0.9 – June 4, 2025
New: Add mix-prod script
= 1.0.8 – June 4, 2025
New: Github workflow added
= 1.0.3 – June 4, 2025
New: Email logs sorting by status, provider, date
= 1.0.2 – June 4, 2025
New: Resend mail option in Email List
= 1.0.1 – May 25, 2025
New: Gmail mail sending provider added.
= 1.0.0 – May 1, 2025
- Initial release
- SMTP configuration with major email service providers
- Email logging and tracking system
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FAQ
Trigger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Trigger free?
Yes. Trigger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Trigger safe to use in 2026?
Trigger works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Trigger?
Trigger is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,160 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does Trigger work with WordPress 7.1?
Trigger is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Trigger need?
Trigger requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Trigger last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.11, was released on May 1, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Trigger?
Trigger is developed and maintained by nurwp.
What are the best alternatives to Trigger?
The most popular alternatives to Trigger are WP Offload SES Lite (10K+ installs), Icegram Mailer (2K+ installs) and AHA Mail SMTP (10+ installs).
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