WordPress plugin comparison
HTP SMTP vs Simple SMTP
At a glance
- Simple SMTP has more active installs: 2K+, against 40+ for HTP SMTP.
- On a typical day, Simple SMTP is downloaded about 73 times, HTP SMTP about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Simple SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 11, 2025, against Jun 4, 2022 for HTP SMTP.
- Simple SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.0.18 for HTP SMTP.
- Simple SMTP has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for HTP SMTP.
Line by line
Simple SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HTP SMTP |  Simple SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,483 | #4,413 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70 | 1.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.0.18 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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