WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs Highfly Private
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for Highfly Private.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 175 times, Highfly Private about 1.
- Highfly Private has no reviews yet.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 23, 2014 for Highfly Private.
- Gmail SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.0.38 for Highfly Private.
- Highfly Private has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for Gmail SMTP.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gmail SMTP |  Highfly Private |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | – |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 9.9K | 24 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.0.38 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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