Gmail SMTP vs Log in with Google
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Gmail SMTP leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,859, ahead of Log in with Google at #2,895. Over the last 7 days Gmail SMTP slipped 8 places and Log in with Google climbed 19 places. Gmail SMTP has the largest install base, roughly 1.7× the next: 10K+ active installs against 6K+ for Log in with Google. Downloads this week: Log in with Google 578 and Gmail SMTP 473. Ratings: Gmail SMTP 4.1★ from 103 and Log in with Google 4.6★ from 17 reviews.
| Metric | Gmail SMTP | Log in with Google |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,859 ▼ 8 | #2,895 ▲ 19 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 473 | 578 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (103) | 4.6★ (17) |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.2.3.22 | 1.4.4 |
| Best rank on record | #1,824 | #2,895 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2015 | Oct 2020 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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, Gmail SMTP or Log in with Google?
By active installs, Gmail SMTP: 10K+ sites run it against 6K+ for Log in with Google, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Gmail SMTP or Log in with Google?
Gmail SMTP, at #1,859 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Log in with Google at #2,895. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Gmail SMTP or Log in with Google alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
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.