WordPress plugin comparison
Global SMTP vs GoSMTP
At a glance
- GoSMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 40+ for Global SMTP.
- On a typical day, GoSMTP is downloaded about 2,254 times, Global SMTP about 3.
- Global SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.3 from 10 reviews.
- GoSMTP was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Sep 7, 2015 for Global SMTP.
- GoSMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.3.34 for Global SMTP.
- Global SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2023 for GoSMTP.
Line by line
GoSMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Global SMTP |  GoSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,398 | #124 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 87 | 150.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.3(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.40 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.5 |
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