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GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs PhpSword SMTP Email Setup (2026)

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

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

4.1(8)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup

PhpSword SMTP Email Setup

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View PhpSword SMTP Email Setup

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while PhpSword SMTP Email Setup has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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PhpSword SMTP Email SetupN/A
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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PhpSword SMTP Email Setup0
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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PhpSword SMTP Email Setup10
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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PhpSword SMTP Email Setup1.7K+
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email SetupN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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PhpSword SMTP Email Setup3 years ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup2014
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup12 years
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email Setupfalse+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email SetupFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
PhpSword SMTP Email Setup1.0

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
13%
1
13%

PhpSword SMTP Email Setup

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

Recent Reviews

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress Reviews

by Anthony Hortin

Works great 👍

A simple SMTP plugin that just works. it’s easy to setup and configure. Unlike a lot of the more popular SMTP plugins, it doesn’t clutter your dashboard with useless menus that are only there to upsel

by mikado74

Super

Make it works in 2 clicks. Thanks

by papadimi

Works perfectly

Reliable and does what is supposed to do.

PhpSword SMTP Email Setup Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or PhpSword SMTP Email Setup more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while PhpSword SMTP Email Setup has 10. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or PhpSword SMTP Email Setup?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while PhpSword SMTP Email Setup has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and PhpSword SMTP Email Setup free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and PhpSword SMTP Email Setup is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or PhpSword SMTP Email Setup?
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?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago and PhpSword SMTP Email Setup was last updated 3 years ago.

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