WordPress plugin comparison
Simple SMTP vs WP Mailing Status
At a glance
- Simple SMTP has more active installs: 2K+, against 20+ for WP Mailing Status.
- On a typical day, Simple SMTP is downloaded about 67 times, WP Mailing Status about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Simple SMTP was updated more recently: Aug 11, 2025, against Jan 27, 2023 for WP Mailing Status.
- Simple SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.1.16 for WP Mailing Status.
Line by line
Simple SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple SMTP |  WP Mailing Status |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,413 | #25,918 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 35 |
| Rating | 5.0(11) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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