WordPress plugin comparison
Bit SMTP vs SMTP for SendGrid
At a glance
- Bit SMTP has more active installs: 2K+, against 1K+ for SMTP for SendGrid.
- On a typical day, Bit SMTP is downloaded about 32 times, SMTP for SendGrid about 21.
- SMTP for SendGrid 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 May 18, 2026 for SMTP for SendGrid.
- Bit SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for SMTP for SendGrid.
Line by line
Bit SMTP leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bit SMTP |  SMTP for SendGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,262 | #5,347 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.2K | 648 |
| Rating | 3.9(15) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.3 |
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