WordPress plugin comparison
Admin Buddy vs FluentSMTP
At a glance
- FluentSMTP has more active installs: 700K+, against fewer than 10 for Admin Buddy.
- On a typical day, FluentSMTP is downloaded about 7,501 times, Admin Buddy about 2.
- Admin Buddy has no reviews yet.
- FluentSMTP was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Sep 15, 2026 for Admin Buddy.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- FluentSMTP has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Admin Buddy.
Line by line
FluentSMTP leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Admin Buddy |  FluentSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #62,836 | #87 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70 | 433.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(413) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 96% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×4.72 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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