WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… vs Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… (2026)

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

WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…

WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…

4.8(5,089)

4.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…

Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…

5(10)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… leads in active installations (4.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… has accumulated 76M+ total downloads while Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…5/5
Total Reviews
5,089WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…10
Active Installs
4.0M+WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…1.0K+
Total Downloads
76M+WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…10K+
Support Resolution
88%WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…N/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…2 weeks ago
First Released
2007WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…2025
Age
19 yearsWP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…1 year
WP Requires
5.5+WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…Free
Latest Version
4.7.1WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…
Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…1.0.9

Rating Breakdown

WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most…

4.8/5(5,089 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%

Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…

5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… Reviews

by marenaso

Great plugin!

Easy to install and configure. Works like a charm!

by dome0013

Love it

easy and reliable

by janell12

Does the Job, Needs Improvement

WP Mail SMTP by WPForms works well for email delivery, with easy setup. However, it lacks some advanced features and customization. 4 stars! This topic was modified 2 days, 1 hour ago by janel

Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… Reviews

by vginasands

ICEGRAM for life

Very easy to use and very effective.

by Dr. Cecil W Thorn

vERY FAST RESOULTION TO MY EMAIL PROBLEM

Had a problem with the email upgrade, and they fixed it very fast. They do great work and great support

by fenix71

work flawlessly and also with php mailer

work flawlessly and also with php mailer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… or Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… more popular?
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… has 4.0M+ active installations while Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… has 1.0K+. WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… or Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…?
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… has a 4.8/5 rating from 5,089 reviews, while Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… and Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… free?
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… is free and Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… or Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email…?
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?
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most… was last updated 4 months ago and Icegram Mailer – Reliable Email… was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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