WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP Connector vs WP Mail Log
At a glance
- WP Mail Log has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for SMTP Connector.
- On a typical day, WP Mail Log is downloaded about 83 times, SMTP Connector about 4.
- SMTP Connector is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 66 reviews.
- SMTP Connector was updated more recently: Oct 4, 2026, against Jun 30, 2026 for WP Mail Log.
- SMTP Connector is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP Mail Log.
- WP Mail Log has been around longer: since 2009, against 2023 for SMTP Connector.
Line by line
WP Mail Log leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP Connector |  WP Mail Log |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,896 | #1,838 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 107 | 2.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(66) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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