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GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs SmartSMTP (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
SmartSMTP

SmartSMTP

4.7(3)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View SmartSMTP

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SmartSMTP has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) while GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress leads in active installations (500K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while SmartSMTP has 8.1K+. SmartSMTP has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
►
SmartSMTP4.7/5
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SmartSMTP3
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SmartSMTP2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SmartSMTP8.1K+
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
►
SmartSMTP100%
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SmartSMTP8 months ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SmartSMTP2024
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SmartSMTP2 years
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SmartSMTP5.2+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SmartSMTP7.4+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SmartSMTPFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SmartSMTP1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

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

SmartSMTP

4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
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.

SmartSMTP Reviews

by Vu Tru So

Great plugin, thank you

Great plugin, thank you

by wavecrest

Positive Experience – more robust test email format is needed

I’ve had a very positive experience with this plugin—it’s the only one that worked reliably for my setup, which I truly appreciate. The core functionality is solid and performs as expected. One area f

by alex4woo

Best SMTP plugin ! fast and easy

This plugin is the a lightweight and does it’s job well.It has the test mail feature that you can use to troubleshoot problems.Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or SmartSMTP more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while SmartSMTP has 2.0K+. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or SmartSMTP?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while SmartSMTP has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and SmartSMTP free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and SmartSMTP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or SmartSMTP?
As of April 2026, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 0% support resolution rate while SmartSMTP has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago and SmartSMTP was last updated 8 months ago.

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