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GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs WP Offload SES Lite (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
View GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
VS
WP Offload SES Lite

WP Offload SES Lite

4.3(36)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WP Offload SES Lite

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Offload SES Lite has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 36 reviews) while GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress leads in active installations (500K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while WP Offload SES Lite has 753K+. WP Offload SES Lite has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
►
WP Offload SES Lite4.3/5
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
►
WP Offload SES Lite36
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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WP Offload SES Lite10K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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WP Offload SES Lite753K+
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
►
WP Offload SES Lite50%
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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WP Offload SES Lite1 week ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Offload SES Lite2011
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Offload SES Lite15 years
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Offload SES Lite5.9+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Offload SES Lite8.1+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Offload SES LiteFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
WP Offload SES Lite1.8.0

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

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

WP Offload SES Lite

4.3/5(36 reviews)
5
81%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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 Offload SES Lite Reviews

by kloddant

Good

Good. Does what it is supposed to.

by kwebdesign

Been using for years and works better than many alternatives

I’ve been through many mailing plugins, often changing each year. WP Offload SES hasn’t given me any reason to look elsewhere.

by tufty

Lovely

Fast and just works. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or WP Offload SES Lite more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while WP Offload SES Lite has 10K+. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or WP Offload SES Lite?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WP Offload SES Lite has a 4.3/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and WP Offload SES Lite free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and WP Offload SES Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or WP Offload SES Lite?
As of April 2026, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 0% support resolution rate while WP Offload SES Lite has a 50% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago and WP Offload SES Lite was last updated 1 week ago.

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