WordPress plugin comparison
MainWP Post SMTP Extension vs Preserve MainWP Connection
MainWP Post SMTP Extension
by Saad Iqbal
300+ installs5.0
Preserve MainWP Connection
by Jay Holtslander
100+ installs5.0
At a glance
- MainWP Post SMTP Extension has more active installs: 300+, against 100+ for Preserve MainWP Connection.
- On a typical day, MainWP Post SMTP Extension is downloaded about 9 times, Preserve MainWP Connection about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Preserve MainWP Connection was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Mar 18, 2026 for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
- Preserve MainWP Connection is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
- Preserve MainWP Connection has been around longer: since 2020, against 2023 for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
Line by line
MainWP Post SMTP Extension leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | MainWP Post SMTP Extension | Preserve MainWP Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,913 | #13,382 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 169 | 158 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 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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