WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin vs MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin
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4M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
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MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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2M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureWP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log PluginMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Active Installs4.0M+2.0M+
User Rating4.8/54.8/5
Speed ScoreBB
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2025-11-262026-01-20
Total Downloads76.3M+71.9M+
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 MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress?
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 MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress?
Both are excellent choices. Pick based on your specific needs.
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