Mail Queue vs Virtual Queue (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Mail Queue has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mail Queue has accumulated 8.3K+ total downloads while Virtual Queue has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mail Queue | Virtual Queue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.3K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Age | 5 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.6 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Mail Queue
Virtual Queue5/5
Total Reviews
6Mail Queue
◄Virtual Queue1
Active Installs
900Mail Queue
◄Virtual Queue10
Total Downloads
8.3K+Mail Queue
◄Virtual Queue1.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Mail Queue
Virtual QueueN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoMail Queue
◄Virtual Queue5 years ago
First Released
2021Mail Queue
Virtual Queue2020
Age
5 yearsMail Queue
Virtual Queue6 years
WP Requires
5.9+Mail Queue
Virtual Queue3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mail Queue
Virtual Queue5.6+
Business Model
FreeMail Queue
Virtual QueueFree
Latest Version
1.4.6Mail Queue
Virtual Queue1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Mail Queue
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Virtual Queue
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mail Queue or Virtual Queue more popular?
Mail Queue has 900 active installations while Virtual Queue has 10. Mail Queue is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mail Queue or Virtual Queue?
Mail Queue has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Virtual Queue has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mail Queue and Virtual Queue free?
Mail Queue is free and Virtual Queue is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mail Queue or Virtual Queue?
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?
Mail Queue was last updated 4 months ago and Virtual Queue was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.