WordPress plugin comparison
Easy WP SMTP vs Events Manager
At a glance
- Easy WP SMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 100+ for Events Manager.
- On a typical day, Easy WP SMTP is downloaded about 2,157 times, Events Manager about 4.
- Both are rated 4.6 out of 5.
- Easy WP SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 12, 2026, against Mar 16, 2022 for Events Manager.
- Easy WP SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.0.18 for Events Manager.
- Easy WP SMTP has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Events Manager.
Line by line
Easy WP SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy WP SMTP |  Events Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #125 | #13,551 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61.1K | 79 |
| Rating | 4.6(709) | 4.6(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.0.18 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.70 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.3 |
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