# Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs

> Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs has 200+ active installs and 130 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**Power up the email sending functions of your website with Vik Mail SMTP. Custom SMTP connections and headers (From Name, From Address) with Logs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 3,667
- **Downloads (30 days):** 130 (+10.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 6, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** e4jvikwp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/e4jvikwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vikmailsmtp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail/) | #44 | 207 |
| [mail logs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail-logs/) | #2 | 3 |
| [phpmailer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phpmailer/) | #17 | 42 |
| [smtp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smtp/) | #62 | 313 |
| [vik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vik/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mail | >100 | 4,387 |
| mail logs | >100 | 1,655 |
| phpmailer | #76 | 185 |
| smtp | >100 | 1,442 |
| vik | #10 | 13 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Flamingo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flamingo/) | 800K+ | 4.2/5 (121) | Aug 18, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [MW WP Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-wp-form/) | 200K+ | 4.2/5 (23) | Sep 27, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [SMTP Mailer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smtp-mailer/) | 70K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Sep 7, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [reCAPTCHA for MW WP Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recaptcha-for-mw-wp-form/) | 30K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | May 9, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Change Mail Sender](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cb-change-mail-sender/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Apr 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Zoho Mail for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zoho-mail/) | 20K+ | 3.8/5 (41) | May 26, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [WP Mail Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-log/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (66) | Jun 30, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Gmail SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gmail-smtp/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (103) | Aug 25, 2026 | 86/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs free?
Yes. Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs safe to use in 2026?
Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs?
Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,667 times since it launched in April 2018. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs work with WordPress 7.1?
Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs need?
Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs requires PHP 5.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on November 6, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs?
Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs is developed and maintained by e4jvikwp.

### What are the best alternatives to Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs?
The most popular alternatives to Vik Mail SMTP – Wizard and Logs are Flamingo (800K+ installs), MW WP Form (200K+ installs) and Kadence WooCommerce Email D… (90K+ installs).


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