WordPress plugin comparison
Custom SMTP vs SMTP2GO for WordPress
At a glance
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has more active installs: 40K+, against 200+ for Custom SMTP.
- On a typical day, SMTP2GO for WordPress is downloaded about 228 times, Custom SMTP about 13.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Custom SMTP.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Custom SMTP.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Custom SMTP.
Line by line
SMTP2GO for WordPress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Custom SMTP |  SMTP2GO for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,697 | #898 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 277 | 5.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(67) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.54 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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