WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP by BestWebSoft vs Gmail SMTP
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for SMTP by BestWebSoft.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 198 times, SMTP by BestWebSoft about 21.
- SMTP by BestWebSoft is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews, against 4.1 from 103 reviews.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jun 12, 2025 for SMTP by BestWebSoft.
- Gmail SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for SMTP by BestWebSoft.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP by BestWebSoft |  Gmail SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,492 | #1,872 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 619 | 11.2K |
| Rating | 4.4(13) | 4.1(103) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.1 |
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