WordPress plugin comparison
Configure SMTP vs FluentSMTP
At a glance
- FluentSMTP has more active installs: 700K+, against 6K+ for Configure SMTP.
- On a typical day, FluentSMTP is downloaded about 7,501 times, Configure SMTP about 34.
- Configure SMTP is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 4.8 from 413 reviews.
- FluentSMTP was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Jul 22, 2024 for Configure SMTP.
- FluentSMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.5.14 for Configure SMTP.
- Configure SMTP has been around longer: since 2009, against 2021 for FluentSMTP.
Line by line
FluentSMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Configure SMTP |  FluentSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,891 | #87 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 862 | 424.8K |
| Rating | 4.9(45) | 4.8(413) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 96% |
| Tested up to | 6.5.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×4.72 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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