WordPress plugin comparison
Easy WP SMTP vs Mailroad Switch
At a glance
- Easy WP SMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 10+ for Mailroad Switch.
- On a typical day, Easy WP SMTP is downloaded about 2,157 times, Mailroad Switch about 1.
- Mailroad Switch has no reviews yet.
- Easy WP SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 12, 2026, against Jun 10, 2021 for Mailroad Switch.
- Easy WP SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.7.21 for Mailroad Switch.
- Easy WP SMTP has been around longer: since 2013, against 2021 for Mailroad Switch.
Line by line
Easy WP SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy WP SMTP |  Mailroad Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #125 | #29,340 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61.1K | 32 |
| Rating | 4.6(709) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.7.21 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.70 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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