WordPress plugin comparison
Bit SMTP vs Email Sender Control
At a glance
- Bit SMTP has more active installs: 2K+, against fewer than 10 for Email Sender Control.
- On a typical day, Bit SMTP is downloaded about 47 times, Email Sender Control about 2.
- Email Sender Control has no reviews yet.
- Bit SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Aug 7, 2025 for Email Sender Control.
- Bit SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Email Sender Control.
- Bit SMTP has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for Email Sender Control.
Line by line
Bit SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bit SMTP |  Email Sender Control |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,274 | #57,700 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.4K | 40 |
| Rating | 3.9(15) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.2 |
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