WordPress plugin comparison
Easy WP SMTP vs SmartSMTP
At a glance
- Easy WP SMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 2K+ for SmartSMTP.
- On a typical day, Easy WP SMTP is downloaded about 2,157 times, SmartSMTP about 50.
- SmartSMTP is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.6 from 709 reviews.
- SmartSMTP was updated more recently: Oct 16, 2026, against Aug 12, 2026 for Easy WP SMTP.
- Easy WP SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for SmartSMTP.
- Easy WP SMTP has been around longer: since 2013, against 2024 for SmartSMTP.
Line by line
Easy WP SMTP leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy WP SMTP |  SmartSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #125 | #4,603 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61.1K | 2.5K |
| Rating | 4.6(709) | 4.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.70 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 25 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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