WordPress plugin comparison
GoSMTP vs WP SMTP Config
At a glance
- GoSMTP has more active installs: 500K+, against 200+ for WP SMTP Config.
- On a typical day, GoSMTP is downloaded about 2,254 times, WP SMTP Config about 3.
- GoSMTP is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- GoSMTP was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Nov 12, 2018 for WP SMTP Config.
- GoSMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for WP SMTP Config.
- WP SMTP Config has been around longer: since 2011, against 2023 for GoSMTP.
Line by line
GoSMTP leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GoSMTP |  WP SMTP Config |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #124 | #11,781 |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 150.7K | 56 |
| Rating | 4.3(10) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.40 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 20 days ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 | – |
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