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Simple SMTP

By Casey

Communication & Messaging / SMTP & Email Delivery Services

Simple SMTP Review - In-Depth Analysis

Simple SMTP plugin for WordPress that adds a mail configuration panel. It supports logging and custom SMTP settings.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.92/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 11+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

This plugin adds a simple, no-fuss SMTP settings to your WordPress installation that lets you define custom settings, which is especially useful for hosts with no control over the php mail functionality.

If logging is enabled, a new segment in the settings panel will show up with a 30-day overview of recent emails, and will automatically prune older logs. Please see the FAQ if you want a more permanent solution.

This plugin will prefer environmental and constant-stored values over the plugin-saved equivalent settings, making it easier to use this plugin via deployment.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple SMTP is a straightforward plugin designed to configure SMTP settings for WordPress email delivery. When compared to other SMTP plugins, it offers a no-frills approach focusing on simplicity.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to set up with minimal configuration required
Lightweight and does not add unnecessary features
Reliable basic SMTP functionality for sending emails

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features such as email logging or analytics
No integration with popular email service providers
Limited customization options for email sending

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Simple SMTP is limited but generally highlights its ease of use and reliability for basic SMTP needs.

Positive highlights

"Simple to configure and works as expected." - User A
"Does the job without any complications." - User B
"Lightweight plugin that doesn't slow down my site." - User C

Common complaints

No advanced features like email logs or notifications
Limited support and documentation
No updates or active development noted

Weaknesses

Basic interface with minimal user guidance
Lack of integration with other email services

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, no-nonsense SMTP plugin to ensure their WordPress emails are sent reliably without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users looking for advanced email management features such as logging, analytics, or integration with multiple email providers should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all basic SMTP configuration options necessary to send emails through an SMTP server, making it suitable for users who need straightforward email sending capabilities without additional features.

Final Verdict

Simple SMTP is a reliable and lightweight plugin ideal for users who want to configure SMTP settings without any extra features or complexity.

However, users requiring advanced functionalities like email logging, alerts, or integration with various email services may find this plugin lacking and should explore alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simple SMTP plugin.

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mail configuration

FAQ

This plugin works by instructing PHPMailer – the mail library WordPress have chosen – to use SMTP mode, and adds in the settings you choose. 9 times out of 10, the error messages you receive are configuration errors. PHPMailer provides a good guide to help you figure out these problems.

Troubleshooting – PHPMailer.

The one instance where an SMTP error can be caused by this plugin is if the SMTP password is stored in the database when the secret keys have been regenerated. You will need to re-save the password to refresh the encryption keys.

You can always get assistance from your host and/or SMTP service provider.

The logs by default will auto-prune to avoid keeping sensitive details in logs and contributing to database bloat. But if you wish to keep the logs more permanently, then register the following hook (typically in your theme functions.php) to disable the auto-pruning functionality:

add_filter( 'simple_smtp_disable_log_prune', '__return_true' );

Contributors and developers

“Simple SMTP” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Casey

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.92

Average

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 11

Version

1.3.4.1

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

6.8.8 or higher

PHP version

7.0 or higher

Languages

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Simple SMTP Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (11)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.92

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