How FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider Affects Your WordPress Speed

B
Estimated Speed Score
Measured Performance
Tested Feb 2026 · How we test
+0 ms
TTFB Impact
+0 MB
Memory Impact
+0
DB Queries
Low impact
Plugin Overview
Active Installs500K+
Rating4.8/5 (355)
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.4+
Last UpdatedDec 28, 2025
Downloads3.9M+
AuthorShahjahan Jewel
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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider receives an estimated speed score of B. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

  • TTFB impact: +0 ms
  • Memory impact: +0.0 MB
  • Additional DB queries: +0

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-12-28. Requires PHP 7.4+. Trusted by 500K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider slow down WordPress?
FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider has an estimated speed score of B. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.
Is FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider still maintained?
FluentSMTP – WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider was last updated on 2025-12-28. It has 500K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.
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