GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress (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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Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress

Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress

4.5(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 8 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 Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress4.5/5
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress8
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress24K+
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress6 years ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress2019
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress7 years
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress4.0+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

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

Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress

4.5/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

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.

Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress Reviews

by kibwot9

Not supporting newest versions

Plugin is no longer supported on the newest WP versions. This topic was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by kibwot9.

by photozone

Don’t forget to check boxes in security settings

Problem solved! Yandex does not trust external mail clients, so you need to enter Yandex Mail interface and check necessary boxes in security settings to make plugin work. This topic was modif

by Oğuzhan

Başarılı

Spam sorununu ve Yandex ile senkronize yapması çok iyi. Tebrikler hocam

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress 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 Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress?
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 Yandex Mail SMTP Server for WordPress was last updated 6 years ago.

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