by Pinny Fried 5 (2 reviews)

Pinny’s Simple SMTP – Lightweight SMTP Mailer

Name: Pinny’s Simple SMTP – Lightweight SMTP Mailer
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Author: Pinny Fried

Ultra lightweight SMTP plugin (~4KB). Encrypted passwords, zero bloat, and simple setup for Gmail, Outlook, and any mail server.

Pinny’s Simple SMTP ranks #13,648 among WordPress.org plugins with 100+ active installations, is #622 of 3,634 in the Communication category, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, and was last updated Aug 31, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4

v1.2.0 Current Version v1.2.0

Updated 2 months ago Last Update on 31 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#622 of 3,634 in Communication Top 25% by installs Downloads +6% this week

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KW Avg Position

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1.4K

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Review 5 out of 5

5 (2 reviews)

Next Milestone 200

Total Progress 77%

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2 reviews

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.2.0
Last Updated: Aug 31, 2026
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 7.1.4
PHP Version: 7.0 or higher
Author: Pinny Fried

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 2
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who need a straightforward way to send email through SMTP servers like Gmail or Outlook. It solves the problem of bloated, complex SMTP plugins by offering a lightweight, encrypted, log-free alternative that avoids OAuth dependencies.

Ultra lightweight (~4KB)
Encrypted password storage
TLS/SSL support
Custom port configuration
From email/name overrides
1-Click Test Email tool
wp-config.php configuration mode
No email logging (Zero-Retention)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pinny’s Simple SMTP – Lightweight SMTP Mailer

Setting it up is easy! Just enter your SMTP Host, Port, and Login credentials in the plugin settings, then click Save. That's it!

Yes! However, because we don't use bloated OAuth libraries, you must use an App Password generated by Google or Microsoft in place of your standard login password.

Your SMTP password is automatically encrypted in the database using WordPress salts. We never store credentials in plain text, ensuring your data is secure.

Pinny's Simple SMTP is 4KB, the ultra lightweight SMTP plugin on WordPress. It’s quick to set up, secure with encrypted passwords, and has zero bloat—no ads, upsells, or unnecessary features.