Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… vs SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… (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
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SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…

SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…

4.8(22)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 22 reviews) while Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… leads in active installations (200K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… has 1.2M+. Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 75%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.2/5Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…4.8/5
Total Reviews
14Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…22
Active Installs
200K+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…200K+
Total Downloads
1.8M+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…1.2M+
Support Resolution
100%Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…75%
Last Updated
1 month agoSite Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…1 month ago
First Released
2024Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…2025
Age
2 yearsSite Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…1 year
WP Requires
6.6+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…5.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…7.4+
Business Model
FreeSite Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…Free
Latest Version
1.4.3Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…
SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…1.9.3

Rating Breakdown

Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email…

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

SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…

4.8/5(22 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

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

SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… Reviews

by Boat

This is great plugin!

Used this plugin on several projects and I’m very happy with it. The only thing I don’t love is the new admin menu placement in v1.9, having it on the top level feels a bit cluttered. The old location

Another great product from Brainstorm

Setup was quick and working is seamless.

by Gustavo

Awesome !!!

So Good !!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… or SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… more popular?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has 200K+ active installations while SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… has 200K+. SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… or SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has a 2.2/5 rating from 14 reviews, while SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… has a 4.8/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… and SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… free?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… is free and SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… or SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin…?
As of April 2026, Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… has a 100% support resolution rate while SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… has a 75% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email… was last updated 1 month ago and SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin… was last updated 1 month ago.

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