WordPress plugin comparison
HTP SMTP vs Stars SMTP Mailer
At a glance
- HTP SMTP has more active installs: 40+, against 10+ for Stars SMTP Mailer.
- Stars SMTP Mailer has no reviews yet.
- Stars SMTP Mailer was updated more recently: Jul 30, 2026, against Jun 4, 2022 for HTP SMTP.
- Stars SMTP Mailer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.0.18 for HTP SMTP.
- Stars SMTP Mailer has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for HTP SMTP.
Line by line
Stars SMTP Mailer leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HTP SMTP |  Stars SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,436 | #32,669 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 69 | 99 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.0.18 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
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