Configure SMTP is the #53 ranked email app on WordPress, with a 4.9 average rating from 45 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Configure SMTP is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Scott Reilly. With a rating of 4.9★ from 45 reviews, it currently ranks #53 in the Email category.
AppRanks data: Configure SMTP ranks #53 in Email on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 8% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Configure SMTP is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Email category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 45 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Scott Reilly — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (45) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Configure SMTP works
Configure SMTP mailing in WordPress, including support for sending email via SSL/TLS (such as Gmail).
This plugin is the official successor to the original SMTP plugin for WordPress (wpPHPMailer).
Use this plugin to customize the SMTP mailing system used by default by WordPress to handle outgoing emails. It offers you the ability to specify:
SMTP host name
SMTP port number
If SMTPAuth (authentication) should be used
SMTP username
SMTP password
If the SMTP connection needs to occur over ssl or tls
In addition, you can instead indicate that you wish to use Gmail to handle outgoing email, in which case the above settings are automatically configured to values appropriate for Gmail, though you’ll need to specify your Gmail email address (including the “@gmail.com”) and password.
Regardless of whether SMTP is enabled, the plugin provides you the ability to define the name and email of the ‘From:’ field for all outgoing emails.
A simple test button is also available that allows you to send a test email to yourself to check if sending email has been properly configured for your site.
Links: Plugin Homepage | Plugin Directory Page | GitHub | Author Homepage
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Email#53of 718Top 8%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Configure SMTP stands in the Email category
Configure SMTP ranks #53 of 718 apps in the Email category, placing it in the top 8% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Configure SMTP?
Configure SMTP is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 45 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Email category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Scott Reilly.
Who uses Configure SMTP?
Currently around 6,000 active stores have installed Configure SMTP. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Email category on WordPress.
Where does Configure SMTP rank on WordPress?
Configure SMTP currently sits at position #53 in the Email category on WordPress. That places it in the top 7% of 718 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.