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WP SMTP Mailer – SMTP7

By Arshid

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP SMTP Mailer – SMTP7 Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP SMTP Mailer Plugin - SMTP7 makes email delivery easy from WordPress. It is easy to configure and prevents emails from going to spam.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 114+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP SMTP Mailer - SMTP7 allows you to configure and send all outgoing emails via a SMTP server. This will prevent your emails from going into the junk or spam folder of the recipients.

Go to Settings > SMTP7 and configure SMTP then post SMTP credentials. You can set options such as specifying the from name and email address for outgoing email, choosing to send mail by SMTP or PHP's mail function, and specifying an SMTP host and port.

This plugin supports various SMTP servers including Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook. Securely deliver emails to your recipients with username and password encryption.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP SMTP Mailer – SMTP7 is a reliable SMTP plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar email sending functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely high user rating with 98.2% five-star reviews
Simple and reliable setup process
Consistently stable performance
No recorded security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with no pro version complexity

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No premium version for extended support or features
Limited customization options
May require careful configuration to avoid deliverability issues related to 'from' address spoofing

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews overwhelmingly praise WP SMTP Mailer – SMTP7, reflected in its perfect 5-star average rating and absence of negative feedback.

Positive highlights

'One of the best email apps. I love it.' — luongnam
'Does what it is supposed to do. Easy to set-up and obviously reliable.' — lober22
'Simple and awesome! Does the job every single time.' — drebin
'Simple, Works perfectly.' — hellogergej
'Just works great.' — jjooa

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feature set compared to some competitors
No pro version means no premium support or advanced options
Requires correct 'from' address setup to maintain deliverability
Minimal customization capabilities

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable SMTP plugin with a simple setup and stable performance without needing advanced features or premium support.

Not ideal for

Those who require advanced SMTP features, extensive customization, or dedicated premium support might find this plugin lacking compared to other alternatives with pro versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional SMTP mailer that is easy to set up and reliable for everyday email sending needs.

Final Verdict

WP SMTP Mailer – SMTP7 stands out for its exceptional user satisfaction, simplicity, and security with no known vulnerabilities. It is an excellent choice for users who want a dependable SMTP solution without the complexity of premium features.

However, users looking for advanced functionalities or dedicated support may need to consider other plugins with pro versions. Overall, it offers great value as a free, stable, and easy-to-use SMTP mailer plugin.