Gmail Mailer
Gmail Mailer plugin connects your WordPress website to the Gmail SMTP server and send email using your Gmail account. It takes control of the wp_mail function and use Gmail SMTP instead.
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Gmail Mailer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Gmail Mailer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| gmail | >100 |
| >100 | |
| phpmailer | >100 |
| smtp | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Gmail Mailer
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Gmail Mailer plugin connects your WordPress website to the Gmail SMTP server and send email using your Gmail account. It takes control of the wp_mail function and use Gmail SMTP instead.
Gmail Mailer Settings
- Gmail Username: Your Gmail account username.
- Gmail Password: Your Gmail account password.
- Type of Encryption: The encryption to be used when sending an email (TLS/SSL/No Encryption. TLS is recommended).
- SMTP Port: The port to be used when sending an email (587/465/25). If you choose TLS the port should be set to 587. For SSL use port 465 instead.
- From Email Address: The email address to be used as the From Address when sending an email.
- From Name: The name to be used as the From Name when sending an email.
Gmail Mailer Test Email
Once you have configured the settings you can send a test email to check the functionality of the plugin.
- To: Email address of the recipient.
- Subject: Subject of the email.
- Message: Email body.
For detailed setup instructions please visit the Gmail Mailer plugin page.
Installation
- Go to the Add New plugins screen in your WordPress Dashboard
- Click the upload tab
- Browse for the plugin file (wp-gmail-mailer.zip) on your computer
- Click “Install Now” and then hit the activate button
Frequently asked questions
Can I send email from my website using this plugin?
Yes.
Changelog
none
1.0.2
- Updated for WordPress 5.8.
1.0.1
- First commit
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FAQ
Gmail Mailer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Gmail Mailer free?
Yes. Gmail Mailer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Gmail Mailer safe to use in 2026?
Gmail Mailer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Gmail Mailer?
Gmail Mailer is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,703 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does Gmail Mailer work with WordPress 7.1?
Gmail Mailer is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Gmail Mailer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 22, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Gmail Mailer?
Gmail Mailer is developed and maintained by Noor Alam.
What are the best alternatives to Gmail Mailer?
The most popular alternatives to Gmail Mailer are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).
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