Description
At a glance
Postie v1.9.87 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 139 reviews · updated September 24, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.6+ & PHP 7.0+.
Postie offers many advanced features for creating posts by email, including the ability to assign categories by name, included pictures and videos, and automatically strip off signatures.
Postie supports both IMAP and POP including SSL/TLS.
There is also an extensive set of filters/actions for developers to extend Postie’s functionality.
For usage notes, see the other notes page.
More info at http://PostiePlugin.com/
Features
- Supports IMAP or POP3 servers
- SSL and TLS supported
- Control who gets to post via email
- Set defaults for category, status, post format, post type and tags.
- Set title, category, status, post format, post type, date, comment control and tags in email to override defaults.
- Specify post excerpt (including excerpt only images).
- Use plain text or HTML version of email.
- Remove headers and footers from email (useful for posting from a mailing list).
- Optionally send emails on post success/failure.
- Control the types of attachments that are allowed by file name (wildcards allowed) and MIME type.
- Optionally make the first image the featured image.
- Gallery support.
- Control image placement with plain text email.
- Templates for images so they look the way you want.
- Templates for videos.
- Templates for audio files.
- Templates for other attachments.
- Email replies become comments.
Developers
- Several filter hooks available for custom processing of emails.
- More developer info at http://postieplugin.com/extending/
Usage
Please visit our site at http://postieplugin.com/
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Postie?
Postie 1.9.87 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 139 user reviews.
Does Postie cost anything?
No. Postie 1.9.87 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Postie 1.9.87?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Postie?
Postie 1.9.87 requires WordPress 5.6 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Postie last updated?
Version 1.9.87 was last updated on September 24, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Postie download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.9.87
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.9.87 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 24, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (139 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 or higher |
| Author | Wayne Allen |
| Tags | e-mail, email, post-by-email |
Demo Postie
Download Postie
Download Postie WP PluginNote: if the download does not start, disable your ad blocker and try again.
