WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP Mailer vs wp_mail return-path
At a glance
- SMTP Mailer has more active installs: 70K+, against 4K+ for wp_mail return-path.
- On a typical day, SMTP Mailer is downloaded about 443 times, wp_mail return-path about 21.
- wp_mail return-path is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.6 from 67 reviews.
- SMTP Mailer was updated more recently: Sep 7, 2026, against Dec 11, 2023 for wp_mail return-path.
- SMTP Mailer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.3.14 for wp_mail return-path.
Line by line
SMTP Mailer leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP Mailer |  wp_mail return-path |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #585 | #3,256 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 12.8K | 340 |
| Rating | 4.6(67) | 5.0(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.3.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.06 | ×0.06 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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