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WP Mail SMTPReview and ratings

#1 WordPress SMTP Plugin in the World

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8.1/10

Very good: WP Mail SMTP scores 8.1 out of 10

Based on 2 sources, weighted by how many reviews each has. How we score

4M+ active installs on WordPress.org

WP Mail SMTP pros and cons

What's good

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Pro plan starts at 49 per year for one site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Works with many transactional mail services

What to watch

  • Email logging, tracking and reports need the Pro plan
  • Setup done by the vendor costs extra on the Elite plan

What Reddit says about WP Mail SMTP

Reddit users mention WP Mail SMTP mostly in setup and troubleshooting threads. Users praise its simple setup with Gmail, while others report failed sends when paired with Brevo and confusion over SMTP login details.

Praised for

  • Simple setup with Gmail
  • Works well for most sites
  • Easy to configure for basic email

Complaints

  • Emails failing when Brevo is the mailer
  • Confusing SMTP login when 2FA is enabled
  • Sending limits of basic setups at high volume

Who should buy WP Mail SMTP

  • WordPress sites with email delivery problems
  • Agencies managing many client sites

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