WordPress plugin comparison
Simple SMTP vs SMTP2GO for WordPress
At a glance
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has more active installs: 40K+, against 2K+ for Simple SMTP.
- On a typical day, SMTP2GO for WordPress is downloaded about 228 times, Simple SMTP about 67.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2026, against Aug 11, 2025 for Simple SMTP.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Simple SMTP.
Line by line
SMTP2GO for WordPress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple SMTP |  SMTP2GO for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,409 | #898 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 5.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(11) | 5.0(67) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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