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Gmail SMTP vs VR SMTP Mailer (2026)

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

Gmail SMTP

Gmail SMTP

4.1(101)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Gmail SMTP
VS
VR SMTP Mailer

VR SMTP Mailer

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
View VR SMTP Mailer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gmail SMTP has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 101 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gmail SMTP has accumulated 724K+ total downloads while VR SMTP Mailer has 45.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Gmail SMTP
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VR SMTP MailerN/A
Total Reviews
101Gmail SMTP
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VR SMTP Mailer0
Active Installs
10K+Gmail SMTP
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VR SMTP Mailer0
Total Downloads
724K+Gmail SMTP
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VR SMTP Mailer45
Support Resolution
100%Gmail SMTP
VR SMTP MailerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGmail SMTP
►
VR SMTP Mailer5 days ago
First Released
2015Gmail SMTP
VR SMTP Mailer2026
Age
11 yearsGmail SMTP
VR SMTP Mailer1 month
WP Requires
6.9+Gmail SMTP
VR SMTP Mailer6.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Gmail SMTP
VR SMTP Mailerfalse+
Business Model
FreeGmail SMTP
VR SMTP MailerFree
Latest Version
1.2.3.18Gmail SMTP
VR SMTP Mailer1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

Gmail SMTP

4.1/5(101 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
2%
2
3%
1
20%

VR SMTP Mailer

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

Recent Reviews

Gmail SMTP Reviews

by karlosuccess

Good when it works, only for small sites installed at root

The plugin is great when it works. The plugin suddenly stopped working. I contacted support, they checked the site, and stopped answering. They did not say yes, no, we can or cannot fix it. They st

by FredEval

Works well, simple clean interface.

It’s wonderful when you can find a plugin that is not bloated. Thank you to the developer for this great, easy to use and easy to follow instructions!

by djaberadber

Worked Like Magic!

this plugin works like magicdirectly to the inboxDaaamn its really goodif you are using your own vps – dont forget to open port 587 and 465 in tcp protocolotherwise it wont work – open them also in yo

VR SMTP Mailer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gmail SMTP or VR SMTP Mailer more popular?
Gmail SMTP has 10K+ active installations while VR SMTP Mailer has 0. Gmail SMTP is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gmail SMTP or VR SMTP Mailer?
Gmail SMTP has a 4.1/5 rating from 101 reviews, while VR SMTP Mailer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Gmail SMTP and VR SMTP Mailer free?
Gmail SMTP is free and VR SMTP Mailer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gmail SMTP or VR SMTP Mailer?
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?
Gmail SMTP was last updated 1 month ago and VR SMTP Mailer was last updated 5 days ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.