Bit SMTP – Easy SMTP Solution with Email Logs
by Bit Apps · Email & Marketing
Also makes 8 other plugins · 58.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
SMTP plugin for reliable and secure email delivery. Connect with Gmail, Outlook, Sendgrid, Brevo, MailGun, Amazon SES, and more mail SMTP servers.
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Health
B 82/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈2.5K estimated
Momentum
+1%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “email”, “email logs” and “wp mail smtp” for “sendgrid smtp”, “smtp plugin” and “wordpress smtp”. “email” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “sendgrid smtp” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “email logs” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “smtp plugin” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “wp mail smtp” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “wordpress smtp” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 66 average across 2,120 Email & Marketing plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.0%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 50.5K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Email & Marketing plugin keeps 0.9%, across 1,294 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Email & Marketing plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 5 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 173 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
3.9★ over 15 reviews, smoothed to 4.05★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
34
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.8
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
11%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| bit | #6 | #19 | — |
| gmail smtp your tag | #10 | #16 | 0 |
| sendgrid smtp | #9 | #14 | 0 |
| smtp your tag | #16 | #17 | down 1 |
| wp mail smtp your tag | #17 | #20 | down 1 |
| smtp plugin | #18 | #21 | down 2 |
| smtp email solution | #8 | #18 | up 1 |
| amazon ses | #19 | #17 | down 3 |
| email logs your tag | #23 | #22 | down 1 |
| mailgun smtp | #8 | #14 | 0 |
| outlook smtp | #8 | #13 | 0 |
| mail smtp | #20 | #21 | down 2 |
| mailgun | #22 | #21 | down 4 |
| gmail | #23 | #21 | down 3 |
| outlook | #23 | #21 | down 3 |
| sendgrid | #24 | #20 | down 4 |
| wp mailgun smtp | #10 | #16 | 0 |
| wp gmail smtp | #10 | #16 | 0 |
| wordpress smtp | #18 | #19 | 0 |
| wp smtp | #19 | #20 | 0 |
| email your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
52 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 26 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “email”, “email logs” and “wp mail smtp” for “sendgrid smtp”, “smtp plugin” and “wordpress smtp”. “email” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “sendgrid smtp” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “email logs” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “smtp plugin” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “wp mail smtp” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “wordpress smtp” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “smtp”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.5K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
5
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v1.2.4 · 11 May 2026
16
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 71% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 10 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Aug 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ JS1.1y ago
The interface is simple, and while the settings don’t seem too complicated, some parts still feel rather basic. At the moment, I am using Fluent SMTP, and its best feature is the fallback mechanism — when option one fails, option two can automatically take over. This is one area where I hope Bit SMTP can improve as well. In addition, it has not been updated for quite some time. I hope that, alongside enhancing other plugins, more attention can be given to further improving Bit SMTP.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ JINGU YOUN1.2y ago
There are probably many other SMTP plugins out there, but what’s impressive is that they’re consistently maintained and supported from a user perspective. There will undoubtedly be opinions and pros and cons, but the easy-to-use interface and configuration are excellent. I use a plugin to connect to my email server and Google SMTP for security reasons. I tested it for three months and haven’t had any major issues. This is because the developers are well-developed and maintain it.I highly recommend trying Bit SMTP among SMTP plugins. I’m writing this review as someone who has experienced its fast operation and processing! Bit Apps was impressed by their booth at WordCamp 2025 Philippines, where they listened to users’ opinions and issues, and provided detailed explanations. I trust them and recommend using it. 아마 다른 SMTP들도 많습니다. 하지만 꾸준히 관리되고 사용자 관점에서 바라보고 지원을 한다는 것이 인상적입니다. 분명히 여러 의견과 장단점이 존재할 것입니다. 하지만 쉬운 인터페이스와 설정들이 잘됩니다. 저는 개인서버에 사이트를 사용하고 메일서버 연결을 하기도하고 보안을 위해서 구글 SMTP에 연결하기 위해 플러그인을 사용합니다. 저는 테스트 3개월을 했고 적용했지만 큰 문제와 이슈가 없었습니다. 이점은 개발자들이 잘 만들고 유지하고 있다는 사실입니다.저는 SMTP 플러그인 중에 Bit SMTP 를 한번 사용해 볼 것을 추천드립니다. 저는 빠르게 작동하고 처리하고 있다는 것을 해본 사람으로서 생생 후기를 남깁니다! Bit apps는 wordcamp 2025 필리핀 부스를 열어서 사용자들의 의견과 문제점들을 잘 듣고 알리고 설명하는 모습에 인상이 깊었습니다. 저는 신뢰하고 사용해 볼 것을 추천드립니다.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ MarkJ1.2y ago
Love it minimalistic
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ darkshad99991.6y ago
Doesn’t work and yes I was using the right login and password and authentication and ports on godaddy.com I was using port 465 for outgoing SMTP mail and I had it setup correctly I even tested that the connections where working with Thunderbird my email client and I could connect in using that and send and recieve mail but I could’t use this this plugin the test messages failed even with the right login and password I was using the FULL email address as the username which is what we have to use on godaddy.com like [email protected] and the correct password. I installed WP mail SMTP and it worked right away which is another plugin with the SAME settings! This was not a settings issue or a login / password issue the plugin does not work!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dvamvourellis1.6y ago
Easy to use and light, i would love to see an optional error log for failed emails.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tutnet2.1y ago
Mismatch with screenshot. No opportunity for GMail integration
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ thelostswede2.1y ago
Simple to use and does the job it’s supposed to do. Note that you need to use the right settings for it to actually work though, which can be a bit tricky if you don’t know your SMTP settings.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ khumaer2.3y ago
This is so easy and so much needed plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.2.4 fix: short description issue in readme.txt 1.2.4
- — Version 1.2.3 fix: broken access control chore: ui updated chore: tested with latest wordpress version 1.2.3
- — Version 1.2.2 fix: mail sending is not working some hosting provider due to sender is not set chore: ui updated chore: tested with latest wordpress version 1.2.2
- — Version 1.2.1 chore: tested with latest wordpress version chore: ui updated 1.2.1
- — Version 1.2 Feat: Redesigned interface Feat: Email activity history Feat: View sent emails Feat: Resend email Feat: Delete email record Feat: Resend multiple emails 1.2
- — Version 1.1.8 Bit Flows promotional banner added 1.1.8
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (1.2.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.3 Bit SMTP – Easy SMTP Solution with Email Logs <= 1.2.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 1 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "SMTP plugin for reliable and secure email delivery. Connect with Gmail, Outlook, Sendgrid, Brevo, MailGun,..."
- ! Has a FAQ No FAQ section.
- ! FAQ asks real questions No FAQ to judge.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("if you want", "for bloggers").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Contact Form 7, WPForms, Ninja Forms and 8 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 23 headings and 15 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,209 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-01-18 3K+ → 2K+ down after 68 days in tier
- 2025-11-11 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-10 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-09 2K+ → 3K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2025-11-06 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-05 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-04 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-11-03 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more 500K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
Post SMTP – Complete Email Delivery and SMTP Solution with Email Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App 300K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
YaySMTP – WP Mail SMTP with Email Logs, Tracking & Reports 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – SMTP for Reliable Email Delivery with Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES, Brevo, Other SMTP & More 4M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
FluentSMTP – WP Mail SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, Postmark, Cloudflare, toSend, Gmail and Any SMTP 700K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
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