WP Test Email
Do you want to test whether the WordPress installation is sending mail or not? WP Test Email helps you to do that. It allows you to send a simple test email to an email address of your choice and logs all outgoing…
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WP Test Email shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Test Email stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Check Mail | >100 |
| Emal Log | #1 |
| mail tester | #8 |
| Test email | #36 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 15 reviews
About WP Test Email
From the official readme · v1.1.7Description
Do you want to test whether the WordPress installation is sending mail or not? WP Test Email helps you to do that.
It allows you to send a simple test email to an email address of your choice and logs all outgoing emails.
Note: The email logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days. Older logs are automatically removed to keep the log table manageable.
Kindly let us know your feedback or comments to add more features to this plugin.
Installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel and go to Plugins -> Add New
- Type WP Test Email in the search box and click on the search button.
- Find WP Test Email plugin.
- Then click on Install Now and then activate the plugin.
OR
- Download and save the WP Test Email plugin to your hard disk.
- Login to your WordPress and go to the Add Plugins page.
- Click the Upload Plugin button to upload the zip.
- Click Install Now to install and activate the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How long are email logs retained?
Email logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days. Logs older than 30 days are automatically deleted to keep the log table manageable.
How can I test if my WordPress site is sending emails?
Use the WP Test Email plugin to send a test email to an address of your choice. The plugin will confirm whether the email was sent successfully and log the details.
How do I view the email logs?
Navigate to Tools -> Email Logs in your WordPress admin panel. You can search, sort, and view the logs of the test emails sent through the plugin.
Changelog
1.1.7
- Fixed pagination issue.
- Updated readme.txt to include retention policy for email logs.
1.1.6
- Improved security and performance.
- Added new features to the email logs page.
1.1.5
- Added search functionality to email logs.
- Improved user interface and experience.
For developers
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FAQ
WP Test Email: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is WP Test Email free?
Yes. WP Test Email is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Test Email safe to use in 2026?
WP Test Email shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Test Email?
WP Test Email is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 260,950 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 1,840 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Test Email work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Test Email is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, 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 Test Email need?
WP Test Email requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Test Email last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.7, was released on July 31, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes WP Test Email?
WP Test Email is developed and maintained by Boopathi Rajan.
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