WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP for Amazon SES vs SMTP2GO for WordPress
At a glance
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has more active installs: 40K+, against 3K+ for SMTP for Amazon SES.
- On a typical day, SMTP2GO for WordPress is downloaded about 228 times, SMTP for Amazon SES about 41.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 67 reviews, against 4.2 from 10 reviews.
- SMTP for Amazon SES was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Aug 30, 2026 for SMTP2GO for WordPress.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has been around longer: since 2020, against 2021 for SMTP for Amazon SES.
Line by line
SMTP2GO for WordPress leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP for Amazon SES |  SMTP2GO for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,975 | #898 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 5.9K |
| Rating | 4.2(10) | 5.0(67) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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