WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs Magic API Email
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 70+ for Magic API Email.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 175 times, Magic API Email about 8.
- Magic API Email is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.1 from 103 reviews.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 15, 2026 for Magic API Email.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Magic API Email.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gmail SMTP |  Magic API Email |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | #18,922 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10K | 300 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 24 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.0 |
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