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SMTP Mailer vs Change Mail Sender (2026)

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

SMTP Mailer

SMTP Mailer

4.5(65)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Change Mail Sender

Change Mail Sender

4.4(18)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Change Mail Sender

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SMTP Mailer has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 65 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SMTP Mailer has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Change Mail Sender has 187K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5SMTP Mailer
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Change Mail Sender4.4/5
Total Reviews
65SMTP Mailer
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Change Mail Sender18
Active Installs
70K+SMTP Mailer
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Change Mail Sender20K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+SMTP Mailer
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Change Mail Sender187K+
Support Resolution
N/ASMTP Mailer
Change Mail SenderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSMTP Mailer
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Change Mail Sender1 year ago
First Released
2015SMTP Mailer
Change Mail Sender2015
Age
11 yearsSMTP Mailer
Change Mail Sender11 years
WP Requires
6.9+SMTP Mailer
Change Mail Sender5.2+
PHP Requires
false+SMTP Mailer
Change Mail Sender5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeSMTP Mailer
Change Mail SenderFree
Latest Version
1.1.25SMTP Mailer
Change Mail Sender1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

SMTP Mailer

4.5/5(65 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
9%

Change Mail Sender

4.4/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
11%

Recent Reviews

SMTP Mailer Reviews

by escuderoc

A basic and effective plugin. The best.

For my WordPress site, I didn’t want complex plugins with lots of options or that consumed a lot of resources. I was looking for something simple. At first, it didn’t work well because it wasn’t 10

by Jason Wong

Simple Setup, Works Great with CF7

I’ve tried some of the better-known ‘big name’ SMTP plugins, but none of them did exactly what I needed with CF7 sending both Mail and Mail (2) seamlessly. This one just works with no complications or

by rochrunner

Simple needs, simple to use

I needed something quick and easy when a contact page on an old site started breaking for some reason and I decided to redo it with new plugins for the form and mailer. This plugin got me going and fi

Change Mail Sender Reviews

by Daan van den Bergh

Does a great job. Root menu item is a bit unnecessary, though.

It does one job, and it does it great! Since it’s a set and forget option, it doesn’t need its own root menu item. Grouping it under settings, or even under Settings > General, where the other email’s

by Jermaine

Awesome Stuff!!!

Worked perfectly! I now use it for all my sites.

by zico_hasan

amazing!!!

Works like a charms. Barakallahu feek!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMTP Mailer or Change Mail Sender more popular?
SMTP Mailer has 70K+ active installations while Change Mail Sender has 20K+. SMTP Mailer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SMTP Mailer or Change Mail Sender?
SMTP Mailer has a 4.5/5 rating from 65 reviews, while Change Mail Sender has a 4.4/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are SMTP Mailer and Change Mail Sender free?
SMTP Mailer is free and Change Mail Sender is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SMTP Mailer or Change Mail Sender?
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?
SMTP Mailer was last updated 1 month ago and Change Mail Sender was last updated 1 year ago.

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