WordPress plugin comparison
WP Gmail SMTP vs YaySMTP
At a glance
- YaySMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for WP Gmail SMTP.
- On a typical day, YaySMTP is downloaded about 301 times, WP Gmail SMTP about 12.
- YaySMTP is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 3.2 from 5 reviews.
- YaySMTP was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Aug 21, 2018 for WP Gmail SMTP.
- YaySMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for WP Gmail SMTP.
- WP Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for YaySMTP.
Line by line
YaySMTP leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Gmail SMTP |  YaySMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,021 | #1,983 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 295 | 14.5K |
| Rating | 3.2(5) | 4.9(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.4 |
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