WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs Notification
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 50+ for Notification.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 175 times, Notification about 4.
- Notification is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.1 from 103 reviews.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jan 7, 2026 for Notification.
- Gmail SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Notification.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2017 for Notification.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gmail SMTP |  Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | #21,215 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10K | 85 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.20 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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