WordPress plugin comparison
Actra SMTP vs Post SMTP
At a glance
- Post SMTP has more active installs: 300K+, against 20+ for Actra SMTP.
- On a typical day, Post SMTP is downloaded about 2,628 times, Actra SMTP about 3.
- Actra SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.7 from 528 reviews.
- Post SMTP was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Actra SMTP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Post SMTP has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Actra SMTP.
Line by line
Post SMTP leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Actra SMTP |  Post SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,865 | #161 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 82.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.7(528) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 79% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×2.96 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.1 |
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