WordPress plugin comparison
SmartSMTP vs SMTP2GO for WordPress
At a glance
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has more active installs: 40K+, against 2K+ for SmartSMTP.
- On a typical day, SMTP2GO for WordPress is downloaded about 228 times, SmartSMTP about 50.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 67 reviews, against 4.7 from 3 reviews.
- SmartSMTP was updated more recently: Oct 16, 2026, against Aug 30, 2026 for SMTP2GO for WordPress.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for SmartSMTP.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has been around longer: since 2020, against 2024 for SmartSMTP.
Line by line
SMTP2GO for WordPress leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SmartSMTP |  SMTP2GO for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,603 | #898 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.5K | 5.9K |
| Rating | 4.7(3) | 5.0(67) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.00 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 24 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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