WordPress plugin comparison
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms vs WPShift Companion
At a glance
- WP Mail SMTP by WPForms has more active installs: 4M+, against 10+ for WPShift Companion.
- On a typical day, WP Mail SMTP by WPForms is downloaded about 38,840 times, WPShift Companion about 2.
- WPShift Companion has no reviews yet.
- WP Mail SMTP by WPForms was updated more recently: Oct 20, 2026, against Sep 14, 2026 for WPShift Companion.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Mail SMTP by WPForms has been around longer: since 2007, against 2026 for WPShift Companion.
Line by line
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Mail SMTP by WPForms |  WPShift Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12 | #34,052 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.8M | 57 |
| Rating | 4.8(5.2K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 87% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×5.72 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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