WordPress plugin comparison
MainWP Post SMTP Extension vs YaySMTP
At a glance
- YaySMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 300+ for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
- On a typical day, YaySMTP is downloaded about 301 times, MainWP Post SMTP Extension about 9.
- MainWP Post SMTP Extension is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 45 reviews.
- YaySMTP was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Mar 18, 2026 for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
- YaySMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
- YaySMTP has been around longer: since 2020, against 2023 for MainWP Post SMTP Extension.
Line by line
YaySMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MainWP Post SMTP Extension |  YaySMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,913 | #1,983 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 169 | 11.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(45) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 9 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.4 |
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