Post SMTP vs WP Mail Logging (October 2026)
Updated October 23, 2026 · Data from WordPress.org, refreshed daily · How this works
Both rank in the WordPress.org Email Plugins top 10: Post SMTP at #3 and WP Mail Logging at #8. They split the 6 measures we track, so the choice comes down to which one you weigh most. Every number below comes straight from WordPress.org and is refreshed every day.
Post SMTP
Post SMTP – Complete Email Delivery and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App
Install Post SMTP (WordPress SMTP Plugin) to fix WordPress email delivery. Connect Gmail SMTP, Microsoft 365, Brevo, SendGrid, Zoho, Amazon SES, etc.
WP Mail Logging
Log, view, and resend all emails sent from your WordPress site. Great for resolving email sending issues or keeping a copy for auditing.
Who leads on what
They split the 6 measures we track, so the choice comes down to which one you weigh most.
Post SMTP ranks higher on WordPress.org: #3 against #8 in Email Plugins.
Both report 300,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Both are rated 4.7 out of 5 (528 and 374 reviews).
Post SMTP has more reviews behind its score: 528 against 374.
WP Mail Logging was updated more recently, on October 14, 2026; Post SMTP on September 24, 2026.
WP Mail Logging was downloaded more in the last 30 days: 459,268 times against 263,111.
Which one to pick
Each plugin is the better answer for the measure it actually leads on. Nothing here is a recommendation we invented.
Post SMTP
Pick Post SMTP if you go by where WordPress.org itself puts them or you want the score backed by more reviews.
WP Mail Logging
Pick WP Mail Logging if you want the one shipping releases most recently or you want the one being installed faster right now.
Post SMTP vs WP Mail Logging side by side
| Post SMTP | WP Mail Logging | |
|---|---|---|
| Email Plugins ranking | #3 | #8 |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 528 | 374 |
| Active installs | 300,000+ | 300,000+ |
| Total downloads | 20,451,859 | 5,420,255 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 263,111 | 459,268 |
| Last updated | Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| First published | Oct 15, 2017 | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Tested up to WordPress | 7.1.3 | 7.1.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Pricing | Free + paid version | Free on WordPress.org |
Downloads per day, last 48 days
Post SMTP ratings
WP Mail Logging ratings
How we compare these two
Every figure here is pulled from the WordPress.org plugin API every day at 03:00 UTC, for both plugins in the same run, so the two are always read on the same day. We compare only what the directory reports: active installs, the rating and how many reviews stand behind it, the last release date and, once we have a month of history, downloads over the last 30 days. Ratings are only called a win above 50 reviews each, because a handful of five-star reviews is not evidence. Nothing is weighted into an overall score, no measure is worth more than another, and neither Post SMTP nor WP Mail Logging can pay to appear here: the pair exists only because both plugins reached the Email Plugins top 10. Full methodology.
Post SMTP vs WP Mail Logging: common questions
Is Post SMTP better than WP Mail Logging?
They split the 6 measures we track, so the choice comes down to which one you weigh most. Neither is better at everything, and the answer depends on which measure you weigh. Post SMTP ranks higher on WordPress.org: #3 against #8 in Email Plugins.
Which has more users, Post SMTP or WP Mail Logging?
Post SMTP ranks higher on WordPress.org: #3 against #8 in Email Plugins.
Which is rated higher, Post SMTP or WP Mail Logging?
Both report 300,000+ active installs on WordPress.org.
Are Post SMTP and WP Mail Logging free?
Both are free to install from WordPress.org. Post SMTP is listed as commercial, so a paid version or add-ons exist. WP Mail Logging may also sell a paid version or add-ons.
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