WordPress plugin comparison
Bit SMTP vs Connect SendGrid for Emails
At a glance
- Bit SMTP has more active installs: 2K+, against 800+ for Connect SendGrid for Emails.
- On a typical day, Bit SMTP is downloaded about 47 times, Connect SendGrid for Emails about 12.
- Connect SendGrid for Emails is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.9 from 15 reviews.
- Bit SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Aug 7, 2024 for Connect SendGrid for Emails.
- Bit SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Connect SendGrid for Emails.
Line by line
Bit SMTP leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bit SMTP |  Connect SendGrid for Emails |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,274 | #7,453 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.4K | 301 |
| Rating | 3.9(15) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.11 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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