# WP-EMail

> WP-EMail has 1K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 11 reviews and 501 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP-EMail is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**WP-EMail puts an “Email This Post” link on your posts and pages. A visitor clicking it gets a small form, fills in their name, their friend’s name and address and an optional remark, and the article goes out through…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 518,806
- **Downloads (30 days):** 501 (-58.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lester Chan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gamerz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-email/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [e-mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/e-mail/) | #3 | 26 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | #86 | 1,096 |
| [mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail/) | #20 | 205 |
| [recommend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recommend/) | #2 | 9 |
| [wp-email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-email/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| e-mail | #37 | 1,669 |
| email | #49 | 10,000 |
| mail | #96 | 4,195 |
| recommend | #20 | 3,183 |
| wp-email | #20 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.69: 46.4%
- 3.0: 16.5%
- 2.67: 15.9%
- 2.52: 7.5%
- 2.68: 5.4%
- Other: 8.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Manage Notification E-mails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage-notification-emails/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (55) | Jul 21, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Postie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/postie/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (139) | Sep 24, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Cryptex / E-Mail Address Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cryptex/) | 800+ | 4/5 (4) | Apr 12, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Email Notifications for Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-update-mail-notification/) | 100+ | — | Apr 2, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 6 | [Metro Share Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metro-share-widget/) | 100+ | — | Nov 9, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [WP JV Custom Email Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-jv-custom-email-settings/) | 70+ | 3.8/5 (6) | Feb 16, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email/) | 60+ | 3.3/5 (4) | Jan 22, 2015 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [LDW Mobile Contact Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ldw-mobile-contact-optimizer/) | 40+ | 5/5 (5) | Jan 17, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [AutoLink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autolink/) | 30+ | — | Jul 8, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Html New User Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-new-user-notification-email/) | 20+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 16, 2015 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP-EMail free?
Yes. WP-EMail is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-EMail safe to use in 2026?
WP-EMail is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-EMail?
WP-EMail is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 518,806 times since it launched in January 2006. It was downloaded 501 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-EMail work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-EMail 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.

### What PHP version does WP-EMail need?
WP-EMail requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP-EMail last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.0, was released on August 10, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes WP-EMail?
WP-EMail is developed and maintained by Lester Chan.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-EMail?
The most popular alternatives to WP-EMail are Manage Notification E-mails (100K+ installs), Postie (10K+ installs) and Cryptex (800+ installs).


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