WordPress plugin comparison
Simple SMTP by Maileroo vs WP Mailing Status
At a glance
- Simple SMTP by Maileroo has more active installs: 800+, against 20+ for WP Mailing Status.
- On a typical day, Simple SMTP by Maileroo is downloaded about 14 times, WP Mailing Status about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Simple SMTP by Maileroo was updated more recently: Mar 31, 2026, against Jan 27, 2023 for WP Mailing Status.
- Simple SMTP by Maileroo is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.1.16 for WP Mailing Status.
- WP Mailing Status has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for Simple SMTP by Maileroo.
Line by line
Simple SMTP by Maileroo leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple SMTP by Maileroo |  WP Mailing Status |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,326 | #25,762 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 308 | 33 |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.49 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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