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GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs SocketLabs (2026)

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

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

4.1(8)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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SocketLabs

SocketLabs

3.7(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while SocketLabs has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SocketLabs3.7/5
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SocketLabs3
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SocketLabs1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SocketLabs13K+
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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SocketLabs3 months ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabs2017
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabs9 years
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabs3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabs3.0.1+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabsFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
SocketLabs1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
13%
1
13%

SocketLabs

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress Reviews

by Anthony Hortin

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

by mikado74

Super

Make it works in 2 clicks. Thanks

by papadimi

Works perfectly

Reliable and does what is supposed to do.

SocketLabs Reviews

by nasikseva

This is paid Plugin & cost $40 per month after 20 days

This is paid Plugin & cost $40 per month after trial 15 days Its Price is very high than hosting plan. It is working but per month $40 is very high $480 per year just for registration mail. Dont waste

by leverager

Excellent alternative to Mailgun / SES / Sendgrid

I recently moved all our websites over from SES and Mailgun to Socketlabs, really happy with the service. The plugin works great, and I love the additional data we get via Socketlabs about deliverabil

by mike1477

Worked good

Needed account but it was free. Plugin worked great.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or SocketLabs more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while SocketLabs has 1.0K+. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or SocketLabs?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while SocketLabs has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and SocketLabs free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and SocketLabs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or SocketLabs?
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?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago and SocketLabs was last updated 3 months ago.

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