WordPress plugin comparison
Custom SMTP vs GoSMTP
At a glance
- GoSMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 200+ for Custom SMTP.
- On a typical day, GoSMTP is downloaded about 2,254 times, Custom SMTP about 13.
- Custom SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.3 from 10 reviews.
- GoSMTP was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Custom SMTP.
- GoSMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Custom SMTP.
- GoSMTP has been around longer: since 2023, against 2024 for Custom SMTP.
Line by line
GoSMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom SMTP |  GoSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,697 | #124 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 277 | 150.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.3(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.54 | ×1.40 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.5 |
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