Ultra lightweight SMTP plugin (~4KB). Encrypted passwords, zero bloat, and simple setup for Gmail, Outlook, and any mail server.
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.
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.
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…
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
PINNYS_SMTP_FORCE) allows SMTP settings to be defined in wp-config.php.Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Analysis and metrics by PluginSift.