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Gmail SMTP vs Tweets Widget (2026)

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

Gmail SMTP

Gmail SMTP

4.1(101)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Tweets Widget

Tweets Widget

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Tweets Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Gmail SMTP leads in active installations (10K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gmail SMTP has accumulated 723K+ total downloads while Tweets Widget has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Gmail SMTP
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Tweets Widget5/5
Total Reviews
101Gmail SMTP
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Tweets Widget1
Active Installs
10K+Gmail SMTP
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Tweets Widget20
Total Downloads
723K+Gmail SMTP
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Tweets Widget2.6K+
Support Resolution
50%Gmail SMTP
Tweets WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGmail SMTP
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Tweets Widget9 years ago
First Released
2015Gmail SMTP
Tweets Widget2016
Age
11 yearsGmail SMTP
Tweets Widget10 years
WP Requires
6.9+Gmail SMTP
Tweets Widget3.5.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Gmail SMTP
Tweets Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeGmail SMTP
Tweets WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.2.3.18Gmail SMTP
Tweets Widget1.0

Rating Breakdown

Gmail SMTP

4.1/5(101 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
2%
2
3%
1
20%

Tweets Widget

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

Recent Reviews

Gmail SMTP Reviews

by karlosuccess

Good when it works, only for small sites installed at root

The plugin is great when it works. The plugin suddenly stopped working. I contacted support, they checked the site, and stopped answering. They did not say yes, no, we can or cannot fix it. They st

by FredEval

Works well, simple clean interface.

It’s wonderful when you can find a plugin that is not bloated. Thank you to the developer for this great, easy to use and easy to follow instructions!

by djaberadber

Worked Like Magic!

this plugin works like magicdirectly to the inboxDaaamn its really goodif you are using your own vps – dont forget to open port 587 and 465 in tcp protocolotherwise it wont work – open them also in yo

Tweets Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gmail SMTP or Tweets Widget more popular?
Gmail SMTP has 10K+ active installations while Tweets Widget has 20. Gmail SMTP is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gmail SMTP or Tweets Widget?
Gmail SMTP has a 4.1/5 rating from 101 reviews, while Tweets Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Gmail SMTP and Tweets Widget free?
Gmail SMTP is free and Tweets Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gmail SMTP or Tweets Widget?
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?
Gmail SMTP was last updated 1 month ago and Tweets Widget was last updated 9 years ago.

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