# WP PGP Encrypted Emails

> WP PGP Encrypted Emails has 400+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 16 reviews and 273 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP PGP Encrypted Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Signs and encrypts emails using PGP/GPG keys or X.509 certificates. Provides OpenPGP and S/MIME functions via WordPress plugin API.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 27,472
- **Downloads (30 days):** 273 (+4.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8.0
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Meitar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/meitar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-pgp-encrypted-emails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,124 |
| [encryption](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/encryption/) | #2 | 33 |
| [pgp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pgp/) | #1 | 4 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | #53 | 518 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,666 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| encryption | >100 | 1,157 |
| pgp | #9 | 18 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 94.5%
- 0.7: 5.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – Free SMTP Plugin with Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, Zoho & other SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,205) | Oct 8, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 (709) | Aug 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP Mail Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-logging/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (372) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (726) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.5/5 (17) | Jul 16, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 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) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Manage Notification E-mails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage-notification-emails/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (56) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (291) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP PGP Encrypted Emails free?
Yes. WP PGP Encrypted Emails is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP PGP Encrypted Emails safe to use in 2026?
WP PGP Encrypted Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP PGP Encrypted Emails?
WP PGP Encrypted Emails is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,472 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 273 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP PGP Encrypted Emails work with WordPress 7.1?
WP PGP Encrypted Emails is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP PGP Encrypted Emails last updated?
The latest version, 0.8.0, was released on May 25, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes WP PGP Encrypted Emails?
WP PGP Encrypted Emails is developed and maintained by Meitar.

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


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