WordPress plugin comparison
Lean SMTP vs WP Mail Logging
At a glance
- WP Mail Logging has more active installs: 300K+, against 10+ for Lean SMTP.
- On a typical day, WP Mail Logging is downloaded about 8,116 times, Lean SMTP about 5.
- Lean SMTP has no reviews yet.
- Lean SMTP was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for WP Mail Logging.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Mail Logging has been around longer: since 2014, against 2026 for Lean SMTP.
Line by line
WP Mail Logging leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Lean SMTP |  WP Mail Logging |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,759 | #164 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 221 | 337K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(375) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.54 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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