WordPress plugin comparison
wp_mail return-path vs YaySMTP
At a glance
- YaySMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 4K+ for wp_mail return-path.
- On a typical day, YaySMTP is downloaded about 301 times, wp_mail return-path about 21.
- wp_mail return-path is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.9 from 45 reviews.
- YaySMTP was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Dec 11, 2023 for wp_mail return-path.
- YaySMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.3.14 for wp_mail return-path.
- wp_mail return-path has been around longer: since 2015, against 2020 for YaySMTP.
Line by line
YaySMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  wp_mail return-path |  YaySMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,256 | #1,983 |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 340 | 14.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.9(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.3.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.06 | ×1.02 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.4 |
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