WordPress plugin comparison
Custom SMTP vs Does My Email Work
At a glance
- Custom SMTP has more active installs: 200+, against 10+ for Does My Email Work.
- On a typical day, Custom SMTP is downloaded about 13 times, Does My Email Work about 3.
- Does My Email Work has no reviews yet.
- Custom SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 26, 2026, against Jun 19, 2026 for Does My Email Work.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Custom SMTP has been around longer: since 2024, against 2026 for Does My Email Work.
Line by line
Custom SMTP leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom SMTP |  Does My Email Work |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,697 | #29,586 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 277 | 62 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.54 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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