WordPress plugin comparison
SMTP2GO for WordPress vs WP SMTP Config
At a glance
- SMTP2GO for WordPress has more active installs: 40K+, against 200+ for WP SMTP Config.
- On a typical day, SMTP2GO for WordPress is downloaded about 228 times, WP SMTP Config about 3.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 67 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress was updated more recently: Aug 30, 2026, against Nov 12, 2018 for WP SMTP Config.
- SMTP2GO for WordPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for WP SMTP Config.
- WP SMTP Config has been around longer: since 2011, against 2020 for SMTP2GO for WordPress.
Line by line
SMTP2GO for WordPress leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SMTP2GO for WordPress |  WP SMTP Config |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #898 | #11,781 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.9K | 56 |
| Rating | 5.0(67) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.03 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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