Contact Form 7 vs WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Contact Form 7
C+
10M+ installs · 4/5 rating
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WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin
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4M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureContact Form 7WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin
Active Installs10.0M+4.0M+
User Rating4.0/54.8/5
Speed ScoreC+B
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2026-02-082025-11-26
Total Downloads408.3M+76.3M+
Verdict
FasterWp-mail-smtp
More FeaturesContact-form-7
Overall WinnerWp-mail-smtp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Contact Form 7 or WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin?
Based on our heuristic analysis, WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Contact Form 7 or WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin?
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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