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SMTP
Allows you to configure and use a SMTP server (such as Gmail) for sending emails.
The facts
- Rating
- 2.5★ from 4
- Active installs
- 700+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Nov 2017
- Added
- Jun 2011
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 3.3.2
- Downloads
- 82,840
Our analysis
AI-assistedSMTP is a WordPress plugin that allows you to configure your site to use an SMTP server for sending emails instead of the default PHP mail() function. It includes a settings page where you can input your SMTP server details and authentication credentials if required.
This plugin is suitable for users who need to ensure reliable email delivery from their WordPress site by using an external SMTP service.
Best for: This plugin suits users who require a reliable email sending method for their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Configures WordPress to use an SMTP server for email
- ✓Includes a settings page for SMTP details and authentication
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Low rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings
- •Last updated in November 2017
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 3.3.2
- •Directory score of 47/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
SMTP provides basic functionality for email configuration but has a low rating and has not been updated in several years, which may affect its reliability.
From the developer
soso's own description of SMTP, lightly tidied.
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.
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