Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… vs Log Emails (2026)

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

Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…

Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…

2.2(14)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
VS
Log Emails

Log Emails

5(11)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Log Emails

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Log Emails has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… leads in active installations (200K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while Log Emails has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.2/5Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails5/5
Total Reviews
14Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails11
Active Installs
200K+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails6.0K+
Total Downloads
1.8M+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails55K+
Support Resolution
100%Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log EmailsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSite Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails3 months ago
First Released
2024Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails2014
Age
2 yearsSite Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails12 years
WP Requires
6.6+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails7.4+
Business Model
FreeSite Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log EmailsFree
Latest Version
1.4.3Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
Log Emails1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…

2.2/5(14 reviews)
5
29%
4
0%
3
0%
2
7%
1
64%

Log Emails

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… Reviews

by petralearnsword

Site Mailer Glitch

I’ve been using Site Mailer for a while now. But I installed it for a new client and the plugin is not working. “Sorry there was a glitch. Try refreshing the page. if that does not resolve the issue t

by Chris

it forces you to set a Reply-To address

I’m unfortunately not satisfied with Site Mailer because it forces you to set a Reply-To address in the plugin settings. There is no option to leave this field empty. For websites that use advanced

by Svensonsan

Installed without my consent

This plugin suddenly appeared on my site without me ever installing it. I can only assume it was pushed through an Elementor update, which is completely unacceptable behavior. Plugins should never

Log Emails Reviews

by Anonymous User 652281

Faith restored!

Thank you so much. At last a simple, lightweight plugin that works! No upselling or additional frameworks. And it adds itself discretely and sensibly in the WP menu system. This topic was modi

by Boat

Really great plugin!

Great feature for free, why not to get another 5 stars Thanks!

by rvnd

Simple is good

no premium features, just great community spirit. thanks dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… or Log Emails more popular?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has 200K+ active installations while Log Emails has 6.0K+. Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… or Log Emails?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has a 2.2/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Log Emails has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… and Log Emails free?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… is free and Log Emails is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… or Log Emails?
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?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… was last updated 1 month ago and Log Emails was last updated 3 months ago.

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