wpSMS
A plugin to send SMS messages from other plugins. As easy to use as wp_mail().
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 17 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.6 (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 wpSMS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| communications | >100 |
| messaging | >100 |
| sms | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About wpSMS
From the official readme · v1.0.0aDescription
An easy to use PHP class to send SMS messages. Does nothing on its own, but an implementation of it can be seen at my University’s library, where they’ve used both Scriblio and wpSMS to allow visitors to text information about a book to their cellies.
The plugin is aimed at developers, so the best documentation is in the code, though there is a quick introduction and some screenshts of it in action available here.
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wpSMS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
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 70 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), MB Tech SOF (<10 installs) and Comapi Webchat Plugin (<10 installs).
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