# ZeroBounce Email Verification & Validation

> ZeroBounce Email Verification & V… has 900+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews and 376 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** ZeroBounce Email Verification &… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**ZeroBounce validates emails on your WordPress site in real-time, blocking invalid and risky emails to improve deliverability and reduce bounce rates.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 14,423
- **Downloads (30 days):** 376 (-44.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** zerobounce (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zerobounce/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/zerobounce/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-checker/) | #1 | 14 |
| [email tester](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-tester/) | #1 | 5 |
| [email validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-validation/) | #1 | 47 |
| [email verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-verification/) | #5 | 54 |
| [email verifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-verifier/) | #1 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email checker | #19 | 586 |
| email tester | #5 | 168 |
| email validation | #12 | 4,349 |
| email verification | #7 | 3,513 |
| email verifier | #4 | 80 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 98.4%
- 1.0: 1.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Antideo Email Validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antideo-email-validator/) | 800+ | 3.5/5 (14) | Mar 12, 2026 | 50/100 |
| 3 | [Clearout Email Validator – Real-Time Email Verification on WordPress Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clearout-email-validator/) | 500+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Sep 8, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [DeBounce Email Validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debounce-io-email-validator/) | 300+ | 3.9/5 (16) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [QuickEmailVerification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quickemailverification/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Email Checker for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-checker-for-contact-form-7/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 8, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Dilli Email Validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dilli-email-validator/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Dec 23, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Emailable – Premium Email Verification & Validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/emailable/) | 30+ | 3.5/5 (2) | Aug 7, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 9 | [MailboxValidator Email Validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailboxvalidator-email-validator/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Email Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-time-email-checker/) | 10+ | — | Feb 10, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [WP Email Verify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-email-verify/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 20, 2018 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZeroBounce Email Verification &… free?
Yes. ZeroBounce Email Verification &… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ZeroBounce Email Verification &… safe to use in 2026?
ZeroBounce Email Verification &… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ZeroBounce Email Verification &…?
ZeroBounce Email Verification &… is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,423 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 376 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ZeroBounce Email Verification &… work with WordPress 7.1?
ZeroBounce Email Verification &… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ZeroBounce Email Verification &… need?
ZeroBounce Email Verification &… requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ZeroBounce Email Verification &… last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.6, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes ZeroBounce Email Verification &…?
ZeroBounce Email Verification &… is developed and maintained by zerobounce.

### What are the best alternatives to ZeroBounce Email Verification &…?
The most popular alternatives to ZeroBounce Email Verification &… are Antideo Email Validator (800+ installs), Clearout Email Validator (500+ installs) and DeBounce Email Validator (300+ installs).


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