# wpSMS

> wpSMS has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** wpSMS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**A plugin to send SMS messages from other plugins. As easy to use as wp_mail().**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,614
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+4.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0a
- **Last updated:** Jan 28, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Casey Bisson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/misterbisson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpsms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [communications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/communications/) | #1 | 4 |
| [messaging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/messaging/) | #34 | 88 |
| [sms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sms/) | >100 | 237 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| communications | >100 | 2,187 |
| messaging | >100 | 1,563 |
| sms | >100 | 1,485 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Open Orphanage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/open-orphanage/) | 10+ | — | Jun 22, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Comapi Webchat Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comapi-webchat/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Oct 22, 2018 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [MB Tech SOF – Organizational Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mbtech-sof/) | <10 | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is wpSMS safe to use in 2026?
wpSMS shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use wpSMS?
wpSMS is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,614 times since it launched in October 2008. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does wpSMS work with WordPress 7.1?
wpSMS is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6.3, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was wpSMS last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0a, was released on January 28, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes wpSMS?
wpSMS is developed and maintained by Casey Bisson.

### What are the best alternatives to wpSMS?
The most popular alternatives to wpSMS are Open Orphanage (10+ installs), Comapi Webchat Plugin (<10 installs) and MB Tech SOF (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsms/ · Generated 2026-10-03 08:22 UTC by PageForge