SMTP Mailer is the #13 ranked email app on WordPress, with a 4.6 average rating from 67 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
SMTP Mailer is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Noor Alam. With a rating of 4.6★ from 67 reviews, it currently ranks #13 in the Email category.
AppRanks data: SMTP Mailer ranks #13 in Email on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 2% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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SMTP Mailer is a highly rated 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. 67 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 (4.6★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Noor Alam — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (67) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How SMTP Mailer works
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SMTP Mailer plugin allows you to configure a mail server which handles all outgoing email from your website. It takes control of the wp_mail function and use SMTP instead.
SMTP Mailer Add-ons
Reply-To
Email Logger
SMTP Mailer Settings
SMTP Host: Your outgoing mail server (e.g. smtp.gmail.com).
SMTP Authentication: Whether to use SMTP authentication when sending an email (True/False). If you choose to authenticate you will also need to provide your username and password.
SMTP Username: The username to connect to your SMTP server.
SMTP Password: The password to connect to your SMTP server.
Type of Encryption: The encryption to be used when sending an email (TLS/SSL/No Encryption. TLS is recommended).
SMTP Port: The port to be used when sending an email (587/465/25). If you choose TLS the port should be set to 587. For SSL use port 465 instead.
From Email Address: The email address to be used as the From Email when sending a test email.
From Name: The name to be used as the From Name when sending a test email.
Force From Name: The From name in the settings is set for all outgoing email messages.
Force From Email: The From email in the settings is set for all outgoing email messages.
Force From Address: The From address in the settings is set for all outgoing email messages.
Disable SSL Certificate Verification: As of PHP 5.6 a warning/error is shown if the SSL certificate on the server is not properly configured. This option lets you disable that behaviour.
SMTP Mailer 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.
Known Compatibility SMTP Mailer should work with any plugin that uses the WordPress Mail function. However, It has been tested with the following form and contact form plugins:
Contact Form 7
Jetpack Contact Form
Visual Form Builder
Fast Secure Contact Form
Formidable Forms
Contact Form by BestWebSoft
For detailed setup instructions please visit the SMTP Mailer plugin page.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Email#13of 718Top 2%
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Keyword rankings
SMTP Mailer ranks for 5 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #277
- Rank #283
- 3.contactRank #291
Competitors & alternatives
SMTP Mailer doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked email apps on WordPress:
Where SMTP Mailer stands in the Email category
SMTP Mailer ranks #13 of 718 apps in the Email category, placing it in the top 2% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is SMTP Mailer?
SMTP Mailer is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.6-star rating from 67 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 Noor Alam.
Who uses SMTP Mailer?
Currently around 70,000 active stores have installed SMTP Mailer. 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 Mailer rank on WordPress?
SMTP Mailer currently sits at position #13 in the Email category on WordPress. That places it in the top 2% 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.