WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs Host.it FastSMTP
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Host.it FastSMTP.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 198 times, Host.it FastSMTP about 2.
- Host.it FastSMTP has no reviews yet.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Host.it FastSMTP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Host.it FastSMTP.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gmail SMTP |  Host.it FastSMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | #27,431 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.2K | 51 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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