MailHog for WordPress
Zero configuration MailHog plugin for your development machine.
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MailHog for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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 MailHog for WordPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| mailer | >100 |
| smtp | >100 |
| wordpress smtp | >100 |
| WP Mail SMTP | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 13 reviews
About MailHog for WordPress
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
This plugin routes your emails to MailHog for development purpose.
If you are using MailHog on your development environment, you can use this plugin to route your emails to MailHog.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
How can I use the plugin?
Just activate the plugin, you don’t have to touch or change anything.
What is MailHog?
MailHog is an email testing tool for developers.
Changelog
Nothing here yet!
v1.0.1 – Jul 28th, 2021
- WordPress 5.8 compatibility
v1.0 – December 3rd, 2018
- Initial release.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
MailHog for WordPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is MailHog for WordPress free?
Yes. MailHog for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MailHog for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
MailHog for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MailHog for WordPress?
MailHog for WordPress is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,558 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 135 times in the last 30 days.
Does MailHog for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
MailHog for WordPress 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.
What PHP version does MailHog for WordPress need?
MailHog for WordPress requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was MailHog for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 28, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes MailHog for WordPress?
MailHog for WordPress is developed and maintained by Tareq Hasan.
What are the best alternatives to MailHog for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to MailHog for WordPress are Flamingo (800K+ installs), MW WP Form (200K+ installs) and Kadence WooCommerce Email D… (90K+ installs).
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