WordPress plugin comparison
Easy WP SMTP vs Email Post Changes
Easy WP SMTP
by Syed Balkhi
500K+ installs4.6
Email Post Changes
by Michael Adams (mdawaffe)
500+ installs4.0
At a glance
- Easy WP SMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 500+ for Email Post Changes.
- On a typical day, Easy WP SMTP is downloaded about 2,180 times, Email Post Changes about 10.
- Easy WP SMTP is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 709 reviews, against 4.0 from 13 reviews.
- Easy WP SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 12, 2026, against Jul 8, 2026 for Email Post Changes.
- Easy WP SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Email Post Changes.
- Email Post Changes has been around longer: since 2009, against 2013 for Easy WP SMTP.
Line by line
Easy WP SMTP leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Easy WP SMTP | Email Post Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #125 | #8,708 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 58.9K | 180 |
| Rating | 4.6(709) | 4.0(13) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.70 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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