Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… vs Email Before Download (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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Email Before Download

Email Before Download

4.3(44)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Email Before Download

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 699 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Email Before Download has 368K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download4.3/5
Total Reviews
699Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download44
Active Installs
500K+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download6.0K+
Total Downloads
13M+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download368K+
Support Resolution
100%Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before DownloadN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download1 year ago
First Released
2013Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download2011
Age
13 yearsEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download15 years
WP Requires
5.2+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Downloadfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Downloadfalse+
Business Model
FreeEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before DownloadFree
Latest Version
2.14.0Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Email Before Download6.9.8

Rating Breakdown

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

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

Email Before Download

4.3/5(44 reviews)
5
70%
4
7%
3
11%
2
2%
1
9%

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.

Email Before Download Reviews

by wiseupmarketing

fatal error message

Unfortunately like some of the other recent reviews, we too are now getting ‘plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error‘ message. Its a shame as it worked well when it was workin

by royaldeer

Could not install

Getting Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error

by rjfnz

Works just fine, and support excellent

I had a few problems setting up, but Support quickly answered my requests for help and got me up and running. Recommended for what it promises and what it does. Takes a little effort to get familiar w

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or Email Before Download more popular?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has 500K+ active installations while Email Before Download has 6.0K+. 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 Email Before Download?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a 4.6/5 rating from 699 reviews, while Email Before Download has a 4.3/5 rating from 44 reviews.
Are Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… and Email Before Download free?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… is free and Email Before Download is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or Email Before Download?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… was last updated 3 days ago and Email Before Download was last updated 1 year ago.

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