WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP by BestWebSoft vs HTP SMTP
At a glance
- SMTP by BestWebSoft has more active installs: 1K+, against 40+ for HTP SMTP.
- On a typical day, SMTP by BestWebSoft is downloaded about 21 times, HTP SMTP about 3.
- HTP SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 13 reviews.
- SMTP by BestWebSoft was updated more recently: Jun 12, 2025, against Jun 4, 2022 for HTP SMTP.
- SMTP by BestWebSoft is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.0.18 for HTP SMTP.
- SMTP by BestWebSoft has been around longer: since 2015, against 2021 for HTP SMTP.
Line by line
SMTP by BestWebSoft leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP by BestWebSoft |  HTP SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,485 | #22,436 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 604 | 69 |
| Rating | 4.4(13) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.0.18 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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