WordPress plugin comparison
CL Simplest SMTP vs FluentSMTP
At a glance
- FluentSMTP has more active installs: 700K+, against 20+ for CL Simplest SMTP.
- On a typical day, FluentSMTP is downloaded about 7,501 times, CL Simplest SMTP about 8.
- CL Simplest SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.8 from 413 reviews.
- FluentSMTP was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against May 18, 2026 for CL Simplest SMTP.
- FluentSMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for CL Simplest SMTP.
- FluentSMTP has been around longer: since 2021, against 2024 for CL Simplest SMTP.
Line by line
FluentSMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CL Simplest SMTP |  FluentSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,573 | #87 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 194 | 424.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.8(413) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 95% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×4.64 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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