Plugin info

Total downloads: 679
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/4/2025 (27 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 2/24/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 27 days ago

68/100

Is Secure Admin Email Change abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 27 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

Change WordPress admin email instantly without email confirmation. Perfect for localhost, staging sites, or servers without email configuration.

Key Features:

  • Change admin email instantly without confirmation
  • Works without SMTP or outbound email
  • Built-in test email feature
  • Perfect for localhost and staging environments
  • Secure – admin-only access
  • No external services required

Use Cases:

  • Localhost development
  • Staging and testing sites
  • Sites without email configuration
  • Quick admin email changes

All processing happens locally on your WordPress site. Only administrators can change the site admin email.

Installation Instructions

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate via Plugins Installed Plugins
  3. Go to Settings General
  4. Update the admin email and click Change Email

Installation

  1. Upload the secure-admin-email-change folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin via Plugins Installed Plugins.
  3. Go to Settings General to change the admin email.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the admin email?

Go to Settings General, update the “Administration Email Address” field, and click Change Email. No confirmation needed.

Does this work on localhost?

Yes! Perfect for localhost where email is often disabled.

Is this secure?

Yes. Only administrators can change the email. All processing is local, no external services used.

Do I need SMTP configured?

No. The plugin works without any email configuration.

What’s the test email feature?

You can send a test email to verify the new address works before making the change.

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Changelog

1.1.0

  • Bug fixes and improvements.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.