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SMTP Mailer vs WP Mail Log (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
View SMTP Mailer
VS
WP Mail Log

WP Mail Log

4.9(64)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP Mail Log

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Mail Log has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 64 reviews) while SMTP Mailer leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SMTP Mailer has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP Mail Log has 119K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5SMTP Mailer
►
WP Mail Log4.9/5
Total Reviews
65SMTP Mailer
◄
WP Mail Log64
Active Installs
70K+SMTP Mailer
◄
WP Mail Log10K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+SMTP Mailer
◄
WP Mail Log119K+
Support Resolution
N/ASMTP Mailer
WP Mail LogN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSMTP Mailer
◄
WP Mail Log1 year ago
First Released
2015SMTP Mailer
WP Mail Log2009
Age
11 yearsSMTP Mailer
WP Mail Log17 years
WP Requires
6.9+SMTP Mailer
WP Mail Log6.0+
PHP Requires
false+SMTP Mailer
WP Mail Log7.4+
Business Model
FreeSMTP Mailer
WP Mail LogFree
Latest Version
1.1.25SMTP Mailer
WP Mail Log1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

SMTP Mailer

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

WP Mail Log

4.9/5(64 reviews)
5
94%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%

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

WP Mail Log Reviews

by Saiful Alam

Great plugin!

This plugin saves me a lot of time. Very helpful for tracking and troubleshooting email issues in WordPress. Highly recommended!

by Shafayat Hossain

Loved the plugin – it just save my time a lot

Can’t thank you enough for this plugin, much more appreciated. keep the good work.

by desaraehellein

Great plugin

works well

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMTP Mailer or WP Mail Log more popular?
SMTP Mailer has 70K+ active installations while WP Mail Log has 10K+. SMTP Mailer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SMTP Mailer or WP Mail Log?
SMTP Mailer has a 4.5/5 rating from 65 reviews, while WP Mail Log has a 4.9/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are SMTP Mailer and WP Mail Log free?
SMTP Mailer is free and WP Mail Log is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SMTP Mailer or WP Mail Log?
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 WP Mail Log was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.