SMTP is the #118 ranked email app on WordPress, with a 2.5 average rating from 4 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
SMTP is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by soso. With a rating of 2.5★ from 4 reviews, it currently ranks #118 in the Email category.
AppRanks data: SMTP ranks #118 in Email on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 17% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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SMTP is a mixed-rating 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. 4 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 soso — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.5★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (4) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How SMTP works
This plugin configures WordPress to use a SMTP server when sending emails instead of the default PHP mail() function.
It also creates a settings page where you can enter the SMTP server details and authenticatin credentials if needed.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Email#118of 718Top 17%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where SMTP stands in the Email category
SMTP ranks #118 of 718 apps in the Email category, placing it in the top 17% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is SMTP?
SMTP is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.5-star rating from 4 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 soso.
Who uses SMTP?
Currently around 700 active stores have installed 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 SMTP rank on WordPress?
SMTP currently sits at position #118 in the Email category on WordPress. That places it in the top 16% 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.