WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP for SendGrid vs WP SendGrid SMTP
At a glance
- SMTP for SendGrid has more active installs: 1K+, against 900+ for WP SendGrid SMTP.
- On a typical day, SMTP for SendGrid is downloaded about 23 times, WP SendGrid SMTP about 10.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- SMTP for SendGrid was updated more recently: May 18, 2026, against Aug 21, 2018 for WP SendGrid SMTP.
- SMTP for SendGrid is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.9.35 for WP SendGrid SMTP.
- WP SendGrid SMTP has been around longer: since 2016, against 2021 for SMTP for SendGrid.
Line by line
SMTP for SendGrid leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP for SendGrid |  WP SendGrid SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,343 | #7,183 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 677 | 250 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
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