WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs SSF SMTP Mailer
Gmail SMTP
by Noor Alam
10K+ installs4.1
SSF SMTP Mailer
by Smart Solutions Framework
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for SSF SMTP Mailer.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 198 times, SSF SMTP Mailer about 4.
- SSF SMTP Mailer has no reviews yet.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 23, 2026 for SSF SMTP Mailer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for SSF SMTP Mailer.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Gmail SMTP | SSF SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | #56,213 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.2K | 129 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.1 |
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