WordPress plugin comparison
FluentSMTP vs VR SMTP Mailer
At a glance
- FluentSMTP has more active installs: 700K+, against 20+ for VR SMTP Mailer.
- On a typical day, FluentSMTP is downloaded about 7,501 times, VR SMTP Mailer about 3.
- VR SMTP Mailer has no reviews yet.
- FluentSMTP was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Aug 12, 2026 for VR SMTP Mailer.
- FluentSMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for VR SMTP Mailer.
- FluentSMTP has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for VR SMTP Mailer.
Line by line
FluentSMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FluentSMTP |  VR SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #87 | #28,565 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 433.1K | 78 |
| Rating | 4.8(413) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 96% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.72 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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