GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs WP Mail Logging (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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WP Mail Logging

WP Mail Logging

4.7(352)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Mail Logging

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Mail Logging has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 352 reviews) while GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress leads in active installations (500K+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while WP Mail Logging has 4.4M+. WP Mail Logging has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging4.7/5
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging352
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging300K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging4.4M+
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging50%
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging1 month ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging2014
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging12 years
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging5.3+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging7.4+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail LoggingFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Mail Logging1.16.0

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

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

WP Mail Logging

4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%

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.

WP Mail Logging Reviews

by jb7584

so perfect!

work as waiting!

by suds2

great free logger

great free logger with lots of details

by Suzy Collins

Great!

Simple to use and does exactly what I need, great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or WP Mail Logging more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while WP Mail Logging has 300K+. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or WP Mail Logging?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and WP Mail Logging free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and WP Mail Logging is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or WP Mail Logging?
As of April 2026, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 0% support resolution rate while WP Mail Logging has a 50% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago and WP Mail Logging was last updated 1 month ago.

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