GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs WP Helper Premium (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
500K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Helper Premium has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 15 reviews) while GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress leads in active installations (500K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while WP Helper Premium has 32K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress | WP Helper Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 15 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 32K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2019 | |
| Age | 3 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 4.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Helper Premium
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress averaged approximately 1,583 daily downloads while WP Helper Premium averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress Reviews
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
Super
Make it works in 2 clicks. Thanks
Works perfectly
Reliable and does what is supposed to do.
WP Helper Premium Reviews
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Cần bỗ SMTP tùy chỉnh
Tính năng còn thiếu, mong AD bỗ sung hoặc mở mã nguồn để mọi người đóng góp
Nâng cấp lên bị lỗi
Nâng cấp lên bản mới mất ngay Header và Footer, làm lỗi web, cần xử lý nhanh
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