WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin vs Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin
B-4M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | WP Mail SMTP by WPForms | Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +1 ms | +-2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +9 | +4 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +1 ms | +-12 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +9 | +4 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +3 ms | +-1 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +20 | +6 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin | Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 4.0M+ | 900K+ |
| User Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Speed Score | B | B |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-26 | 2026-02-10 |
| Total Downloads | 76.3M+ | 35.3M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin or Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin or Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA?
Both are excellent choices. Pick based on your specific needs.
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