WordPress plugin comparison
MailerSend vs Pending Email SMTP
At a glance
- MailerSend has more active installs: 2K+, against 80+ for Pending Email SMTP.
- On a typical day, MailerSend is downloaded about 23 times, Pending Email SMTP about 3.
- Pending Email SMTP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 2.8 from 12 reviews.
- MailerSend was updated more recently: Jun 26, 2026, against Apr 20, 2021 for Pending Email SMTP.
- MailerSend is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.7.21 for Pending Email SMTP.
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MailerSend leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MailerSend |  Pending Email SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,725 | #18,059 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 490 | 64 |
| Rating | 2.8(12) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 5.7.21 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5 | – |
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