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Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… vs GD Mail Queue (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

4.6(699)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
View Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue

GD Mail Queue

5(11)

800 active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
View GD Mail Queue

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GD Mail Queue has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… leads in active installations (500K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while GD Mail Queue has 14K+. Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue5/5
Total Reviews
699Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue11
Active Installs
500K+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue800
Total Downloads
13M+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue14K+
Support Resolution
100%Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue0%
Last Updated
3 days agoEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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GD Mail Queue1 year ago
First Released
2013Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
GD Mail Queue2019
Age
13 yearsEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
GD Mail Queue7 years
WP Requires
5.2+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
GD Mail Queue5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
GD Mail Queue7.4+
Business Model
FreeEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
GD Mail QueueFree + Premium
Latest Version
2.14.0Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
GD Mail Queue4.4

Rating Breakdown

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

4.6/5(699 reviews)
5
89%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
8%

GD Mail Queue

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… Reviews

by nordiskastil

An essential plugin

An essential plugin to have when using WordPress forms and mails.

by OutBoxed

Absolutely Essential

This just works. Simple as that.

by legalmax

Fantastic app

Tries to use other apps but they were difficult to use. Easy WP SMTP is a breeze.

GD Mail Queue Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or GD Mail Queue more popular?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has 500K+ active installations while GD Mail Queue has 800. Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or GD Mail Queue?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a 4.6/5 rating from 699 reviews, while GD Mail Queue has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… and GD Mail Queue free?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… is free and GD Mail Queue is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or GD Mail Queue?
As of April 2026, Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a 100% support resolution rate while GD Mail Queue has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… was last updated 3 days ago and GD Mail Queue was last updated 1 year ago.

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