WordPress plugin comparison
Easy WP SMTP vs VR SMTP Mailer
At a glance
- Easy WP SMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 20+ for VR SMTP Mailer.
- On a typical day, Easy WP SMTP is downloaded about 2,157 times, VR SMTP Mailer about 3.
- VR SMTP Mailer has no reviews yet.
- Both were last updated on Aug 12, 2026.
- Easy WP SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for VR SMTP Mailer.
- Easy WP SMTP has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for VR SMTP Mailer.
Line by line
Easy WP SMTP leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy WP SMTP |  VR SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #125 | #28,565 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 59.3K | 77 |
| Rating | 4.6(709) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.70 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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