Head-to-head · September 2026
DixonSMTP for Outlook & M… vs VR SMTP Mailer
DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against VR SMTP Mailer.
DixonSMTP for Outlook & Microsoft 365
WordPress’ default PHP mail() delivery is frequently blocked or spam-foldered. DixonSMTP for Outlook &…
VR SMTP Mailer
VR SMTP Mailer replaces the default WordPress mail transport with SMTP or an OAuth-based mail API, with full…
| Metric | DixonSMTP for Outlook & M… | VR SMTP Mailer |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 30+ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 96 | 124 |
| Download trend | +37.1% | -20.5% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 58/100 | 57/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.6 | WP 7.0.6 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Jul 2026 | Apr 2026 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
DixonSMTP for Outlook &…VR SMTP Mailer
Choose DixonSMTP for Outlook & M… if…
You care most about active installs, download trend and health score.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose VR SMTP Mailer if…
You care most about downloads (30 days) and last updated.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: Microsoft 365 oauth smtp
FAQ
DixonSMTP for Outlook & M… vs VR SMTP Mailer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Which is better, DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… or VR SMTP Mailer?
DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 head-to-head checks against VR SMTP Mailer. Choose DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… if you care most about active installs, download trend and health score. Choose VR SMTP Mailer if you care most about downloads (30 days) and last updated.
Is DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… more popular than VR SMTP Mailer?
DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… is the more popular of the two with 30+ active installs, compared with 10+ for VR SMTP Mailer.
Can I use DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… and VR SMTP Mailer together?
Both plugins cover Microsoft 365, oauth and smtp, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are DixonSMTP for Outlook & Mic… and VR SMTP Mailer free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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