WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP Connector vs YaySMTP
At a glance
- YaySMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for SMTP Connector.
- On a typical day, YaySMTP is downloaded about 301 times, SMTP Connector about 4.
- SMTP Connector is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 45 reviews.
- YaySMTP was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 4, 2026 for SMTP Connector.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- YaySMTP has been around longer: since 2020, against 2023 for SMTP Connector.
Line by line
YaySMTP leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP Connector |  YaySMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #29,896 | #1,983 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 107 | 14.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 9 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.4 |
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