Easy WP SMTP vs Post SMTP
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Easy WP SMTP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #125, ahead of Post SMTP at #162. Easy WP SMTP has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 500K+ active installs against 300K+ for Post SMTP. Downloads this week: Post SMTP 23,619 and Easy WP SMTP 16,462. Ratings: Easy WP SMTP 4.6★ from 707 and Post SMTP 4.7★ from 525 reviews.
| Metric | Easy WP SMTP | Post SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #125 ▬ | #162 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 16,462 | 23,619 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (707) | 4.7★ (525) |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.15.1 | 4.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #123 | #161 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2013 | Oct 2017 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Easy WP SMTP or Post SMTP?
By active installs, Easy WP SMTP: 500K+ sites run it against 300K+ for Post SMTP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Easy WP SMTP or Post SMTP?
Easy WP SMTP, at #125 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Post SMTP at #162. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Easy WP SMTP or Post SMTP alternatives to each other?
Yes. All of them are smtp & email delivery plugins, so a site would normally run one of them. The figures above show which one more WordPress sites choose and how that has changed over time.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.