WordPress plugin comparison
Bit SMTP vs WP Gmail SMTP
At a glance
- Bit SMTP has more active installs: 2K+, against 1K+ for WP Gmail SMTP.
- On a typical day, Bit SMTP is downloaded about 47 times, WP Gmail SMTP about 12.
- Bit SMTP is rated higher: 3.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews, against 3.2 from 5 reviews.
- Bit SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Aug 21, 2018 for WP Gmail SMTP.
- Bit SMTP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for WP Gmail SMTP.
- WP Gmail SMTP has been around longer: since 2016, against 2021 for Bit SMTP.
Line by line
Bit SMTP leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bit SMTP |  WP Gmail SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,274 | #6,021 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.4K | 295 |
| Rating | 3.9(15) | 3.2(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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