WordPress plugin comparison
Bit SMTP vs Gmail SMTP
At a glance
- Gmail SMTP has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Bit SMTP.
- On a typical day, Gmail SMTP is downloaded about 175 times, Bit SMTP about 32.
- Gmail SMTP is rated higher: 4.1 out of 5 from 103 reviews, against 3.9 from 15 reviews.
- Gmail SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 7, 2026 for Bit SMTP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2015, against 2021 for Bit SMTP.
Line by line
Gmail SMTP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bit SMTP |  Gmail SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,262 | #1,872 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.2K | 10K |
| Rating | 3.9(15) | 4.1(103) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.79 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.1 |
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