WordPress plugin comparison
Gmail SMTP vs VR SMTP Mailer
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for VR SMTP Mailer.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 198 times, VR SMTP Mailer about 3.
- VR SMTP Mailer has no reviews yet.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 12, 2026 for VR SMTP Mailer.
- Gmail SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for VR SMTP Mailer.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for VR SMTP Mailer.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gmail SMTP |  VR SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,872 | #28,565 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.2K | 78 |
| Rating | 4.1(103) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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