Gmail SMTP is a WordPress app, with a 4.1 average rating from 102 reviews, as of Jul 15, 2026.
Gmail SMTP is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Noor Alam. With a rating of 4.1★ from 102 reviews.
AppRanks data: Gmail SMTP ranks #0 in Gmail on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
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Gmail SMTP is a well-rated WordPress app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the Smtp category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 102 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
- +Published by Noor Alam — established developer track record
Cons
- −Sparse visual evidence (0 screenshots) — harder to evaluate the UX before installing
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How Gmail SMTP works
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Gmail SMTP plugin allows you to authenticate with your Gmail account to send email via Gmail SMTP server.
Most shared hosting servers have restrictions when it comes to email. Usually email will get blocked or missing for no reason. Sometimes it will get blocked when your website reaches the daily limit of outgoing email. This plugin can bypass this issue by routing the email through Gmail’s SMTP server.
Gmail SMTP Add-ons
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Email Logger
Gmail SMTP Benefits
Gmail SMTP plugin is not like most SMTP plugins. It uses the OAuth 2.0 protocol to authorize access to the Gmail API – which means a more secure login system and users won’t have to enter any username or password.
Gmail SMTP plugin uses PHPMailer – a very popular library used for sending email through PHP’s mail function. This libary is also used in the core WordPress to send email.
Gmail SMTP plugin utilizes “wp_mail” (A function used by WordPress to send email) instead of completely overriding it. This way you still get all the benefits of the default mail function.
You no longer need to enable Allow less secure apps on your gmail account to fix SMTP connection issue. This issue became prominent from December 2014, when Google started imposing XOAUTH2 authentication (based on OAuth2) to access their apps. This issue still affects almost all the SMTP plugins because they authenticate via username and password.
How OAuth 2.0 Authorization Works
You register an application in the Google Developers Console.
The application is launched and it requests that you give it access to data in your Google account.
If you consent, the application receives credentials to access the Gmail API.
Gmail SMTP Features
Configure your website to send email using Gmail SMTP server
Authenticate using OAuth 2.0 protocol
Authenticate with encryption when sending an email (TLS/SSL)
Gmail SMTP Basic Setup
Create a new project in Google Developers Console.
Enable Gmail API in it.
Create credentials (OAuth client ID) to access this API.
Configure the consent screen for the web application.
Enter a Product Name and a Privacy policy URL.
Once the consent screen is configured, create a web application.
Go to the plugin settings (Settings->Gmail SMTP).
Set the Authorized Redirect URL of the application as the one shown in the settings.
Finish creating the web app.
Copy the newly created Client ID and Client secret and paste into the settings area.
Enter your OAuth Email, From Email and From name.
Select an encryption.
Enter a port number.
Save the settings.
Now you can authorize your application to access the Gmail API by clicking on the Grant Permission button.
Once the application has been authorized Gmail SMTP plugin will be able to take control of all outgoing email.
Gmail SMTP Settings
Authorized Redirect URI: Authorized redirect URL for your website. You need to copy this URL into your web application.
Client ID: The client ID of your web application.
Client secret: The client secret of your web application.
OAuth Email Address: The email address that you will use for SMTP authentication. This should be the same email used in the Google Developers Console.
From Email Address: The email address which will be used as the From Address when sending an email.
From Name: The name which will be used as the From Name when sending an email.
Type of Encryption: The encryption which will be used when sending an email (TLS/SSL. TLS is recommended).
SMTP Port: The port which will be used when sending an email. If you choose TLS it should be set to 587. For SSL use port 465 instead.
Disable SSL Certificate Verification: As of PHP 5.6 a warning/error will be displayed if the SSL certificate on the server is not properly configured. You can check this option to disable that default behaviour.
Gmail SMTP Test Email Once you have configured the settings you can send a test email to check the functionality of the plugin.
To: Email address of the recipient.
Subject: Subject of the email.
Message: Email body.
For detailed setup instructions please visit the Gmail SMTP plugin page.
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Gmail SMTP stands in the Smtp category
Gmail SMTP ranks #0 of 99 apps in the Smtp category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gmail SMTP?
Gmail SMTP is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.1-star rating from 102 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Smtp 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 Noor Alam.