WordPress plugin comparison
MailerSend vs Simple SMTP by Maileroo
At a glance
- MailerSend has more active installs: 2K+, against 800+ for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
- On a typical day, MailerSend is downloaded about 23 times, Simple SMTP by Maileroo about 12.
- Simple SMTP by Maileroo is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 2.8 from 12 reviews.
- MailerSend was updated more recently: Jun 26, 2026, against Mar 31, 2026 for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- MailerSend has been around longer: since 2021, against 2024 for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
Line by line
MailerSend leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MailerSend |  Simple SMTP by Maileroo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,725 | #7,326 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 490 | 317 |
| Rating | 2.8(12) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.49 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.5 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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