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Pinny’s Simple SMTP – Lightweight SMTP Mailer

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

By Pinny Fried·Mail·Free
5(1 reviews)
·30 active installs·Updated 4 weeks ago
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As of April 2026, Pinny’s Simple SMTP is a WordPress mail plugin with 30 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 450 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Flamingo.

5/51 reviews
30active installs
450total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

Pinny’s Simple SMTP is a ultra lightweight SMTP plugin weighing in at just 4KB. It’s simple to use, highly secure, and includes all the basic features you need to send emails reliably.

🚀 Super Easy 30-Second Configuration

Tired of bloated setup wizards, “Connect Account” popups, and endless menus?

Pinny’s Simple SMTP is designed to be invisible. We removed the fluff so you can get back to work.
1. Enter your Host & Port.
2. Enter your Login.
3. Click Save.

That’s it. You are done.
There is no complex UI to learn. No dashboards to manage. It is a true “Set and Forget” solution that just works.

Unlike most SMTP plugins (which are typically 2MB+ in size), Pinny’s Simple SMTP is ultra-lightweight, easy to set up, and never compromises on security…

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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.2.0

  • NEW: Optional wp-config configuration mode (PINNYS_SMTP_FORCE) allows SMTP settings to be defined in wp-config.php.
  • NEW: Admin UI automatically switches to read-only mode when settings are controlled via wp-config.php.
  • IMPROVEMENT: SMTP configuration handling refactored for improved reliability and consistency.
  • HARDENING: Additional edge-case handling and internal stability improvements.
  • CODE: Internal architecture improvements while keeping the plugin extremely lightweight.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Pinny FriedPinny Fried
Plugin Info
Version
1.2.0
Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.0+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
450
Added
Dec 21, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

mailsmtpemailgmailno-bloat

Developer

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Pinny Fried
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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