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Easy WP SMTP vs Spam Defender
At a glance
- Easy WP SMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 10+ for Spam Defender.
- On a typical day, Easy WP SMTP is downloaded about 2,136 times, Spam Defender about 2.
- Spam Defender has no reviews yet.
- Easy WP SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 12, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Spam Defender.
- Easy WP SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Spam Defender.
- Easy WP SMTP has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Spam Defender.
Line by line
Easy WP SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy WP SMTP |  Spam Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #125 | #30,759 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 61.4K | 46 |
| Rating | 4.6(709) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.70 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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