WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs Simple SMTP by Maileroo
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 800+ for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 198 times, Simple SMTP by Maileroo about 14.
- Simple SMTP by Maileroo is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.1 from 103 reviews.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Mar 31, 2026 for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
- Gmail SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2024 for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gmail SMTP |  Simple SMTP by Maileroo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | #7,326 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.1K | 308 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.49 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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