WordPress plugin comparison
Stars SMTP Mailer vs WP SMTP Mailer
At a glance
- WP SMTP Mailer has more active installs: 8K+, against 10+ for Stars SMTP Mailer.
- On a typical day, WP SMTP Mailer is downloaded about 56 times, Stars SMTP Mailer about 3.
- Stars SMTP Mailer has no reviews yet.
- WP SMTP Mailer was updated more recently: Aug 23, 2026, against Jul 30, 2026 for Stars SMTP Mailer.
- WP SMTP Mailer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Stars SMTP Mailer.
- WP SMTP Mailer has been around longer: since 2016, against 2018 for Stars SMTP Mailer.
Line by line
WP SMTP Mailer leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Stars SMTP Mailer |  WP SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,669 | #2,343 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 99 | 1.8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(115) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
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