WordPress plugin comparison
Configure SMTP vs Gmail SMTP
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 6K+ for Configure SMTP.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 198 times, Configure SMTP about 34.
- Configure SMTP is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 4.1 from 103 reviews.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jul 22, 2024 for Configure SMTP.
- Gmail SMTP 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 2015 for Gmail SMTP.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Configure SMTP |  Gmail SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,891 | #1,872 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 878 | 11.2K |
| Rating | 4.9(45) | 4.1(103) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.5.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.1 |
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