WordPress plugin comparison
Vibr Email Rules vs WP Mail SMTP by WPForms
Vibr Email Rules
by 3D Virge
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms
by Syed Balkhi
4M+ installs4.8
At a glance
- WP Mail SMTP by WPForms has more active installs: 4M+, against fewer than 10 for Vibr Email Rules.
- On a typical day, WP Mail SMTP by WPForms is downloaded about 40,526 times, Vibr Email Rules about 3.
- Vibr Email Rules is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 5,214 reviews.
- WP Mail SMTP by WPForms was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Oct 7, 2026 for Vibr Email Rules.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Mail SMTP by WPForms has been around longer: since 2007, against 2026 for Vibr Email Rules.
Line by line
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Vibr Email Rules | WP Mail SMTP by WPForms |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,808 | #12 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 4M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 2.9M |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(5.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 83% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×5.61 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 21 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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