# Email Marketing Plugin – WP Email Capture

> Email Marketing Plugin has 1K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 19 reviews and 644 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Email Marketing Plugin is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Double opt-in form for building your email list. Define landing pages to distribute your ebooks & software.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 312,144
- **Downloads (30 days):** 644 (+25.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 19 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.12.7
- **Last updated:** Apr 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rhys Wynne (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rhyswynne/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-email-capture/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | #88 | 1,106 |
| [Email Marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-marketing/) | #40 | 287 |
| [gutenberg ready](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-ready/) | #1 | 3 |
| [mailing list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mailing-list/) | #3 | 40 |
| [widget ready](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget-ready/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | #40 | 10,000 |
| Email Marketing | #21 | 2,699 |
| gutenberg ready | #25 | 2,482 |
| mailing list | #15 | 427 |
| widget ready | #28 | 4,020 |

## Version adoption

- 3.12: 71.8%
- 3.9: 6.5%
- Other: 21.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,202) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (707) | Aug 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP Mail Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-logging/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (372) | Sep 21, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.3/5 (16) | Jul 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin with Amazon SES, Postmark, and Other Providers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremails/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 9 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (290) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email Marketing Plugin free?
Yes. Email Marketing Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Email Marketing Plugin safe to use in 2026?
Email Marketing Plugin is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Email Marketing Plugin?
Email Marketing Plugin is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 312,144 times since it launched in September 2009. It was downloaded 644 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Email Marketing Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Email Marketing Plugin 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.

### When was Email Marketing Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 3.12.7, was released on April 21, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Email Marketing Plugin?
Email Marketing Plugin is developed and maintained by Rhys Wynne.

### What are the best alternatives to Email Marketing Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to Email Marketing Plugin are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).


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