GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs Send Emails with Mandrill (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
Send Emails with Mandrill
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Send Emails with Mandrill has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress leads in active installations (500K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Send Emails with Mandrill has 252K+. Send Emails with Mandrill has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress | Send Emails with Mandrill | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 11 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 252K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2018 | |
| Age | 3 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9 | 1.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Send Emails with Mandrill
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress averaged approximately 1,686 daily downloads while Send Emails with Mandrill averaged 71.
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.
Send Emails with Mandrill Reviews
Works as advertised
We haven’t had any issues with the plug-in and it’s sending hundreds of emails every week for our woocommerce website for the last year.
Great plugin
I am very happy with it, using it on 150 sites.
Great Plugin and it still works in 2023
I had trouble integrating Mandrill manually, but this plugin was a fantastic find. Despite my initial concerns about its lack of recent updates and a small support team, I’m happy to report that it wo
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