FluentSMTP 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
FluentSMTP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #87, ahead of Post SMTP at #161. Over the last 7 days FluentSMTP climbed 1 place and Post SMTP slipped 1 place. FluentSMTP has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 700K+ active installs against 300K+ for Post SMTP. Downloads this week: FluentSMTP 49,166 and Post SMTP 22,772. Ratings: FluentSMTP 4.8★ from 410 and Post SMTP 4.7★ from 528 reviews.
| Metric | FluentSMTP | Post SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #87 ▲ 1 | #161 ▼ 1 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 300K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 49,166 | 22,772 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (410) | 4.7★ (528) |
| Last updated | Sep 27, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.1 | 4.0.2 |
| Best rank on record | #87 | #159 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2021 | 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, FluentSMTP or Post SMTP?
By active installs, FluentSMTP: 700K+ sites run it against 300K+ for Post SMTP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, FluentSMTP or Post SMTP?
FluentSMTP, at #87 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Post SMTP at #161. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are FluentSMTP 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.