WordPress plugin comparison
Bit SMTP vs WP Offload SES Lite
At a glance
- WP Offload SES Lite has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Bit SMTP.
- On a typical day, WP Offload SES Lite is downloaded about 481 times, Bit SMTP about 32.
- WP Offload SES Lite is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 36 reviews, against 3.9 from 15 reviews.
- Bit SMTP was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 20, 2026 for WP Offload SES Lite.
- WP Offload SES Lite resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Bit SMTP.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Offload SES Lite has been around longer: since 2011, against 2021 for Bit SMTP.
Line by line
WP Offload SES Lite leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bit SMTP |  WP Offload SES Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,262 | #1,531 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.2K | 16.4K |
| Rating | 3.9(15) | 4.3(36) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.95 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.1 |
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