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Post Status Notifications

By DraftPress Team

Support & Help Desk / Help Desk & Ticketing Systems

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Post Status Notifications Review - In-Depth Analysis

Post Status Notifications enhances editorial workflows by notifying admins when posts are submitted for review and when they are published. It supports custom email notifications based on user roles.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Post Status Notifications plugin by 99 Robots provides an easy way to notify Administrators when their Contributors submit a post for review.

Additionally, when an administrator publishes the post, the original author will be notified via email that they can see their post live on the site.

These email notifications ensure posts are not waiting for reviewers who otherwise would have to check WordPress admin manually for posts in the pending review status.

This plugin improves communication related to articles submitted for review and subsequently published by administrators.

Features include email notifications to Admin or Editor when a post is submitted for review, notifications to Contributors or all users when a post is published, custom email headers, and support for custom post types.

This is a great plugin for every site that accepts user submitted content, has multiple authors, or site owners running content-heavy websites. Enhance your editorial workflow with proper communication.

Comparing to Alternatives

Post Status Notifications does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward notification setup.
Compatible with common SMTP plugins like Easy WP SMTP.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent email delivery reported by users.
Lacks integration with the Block editor.
No premium or advanced features available.
Limited support responsiveness.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with 60% positive ratings and 30% negative, highlighting both ease of use and functional issues.

Positive highlights

'It just works' - shmocs
'Good job!' - nrgtcla
'Works as stated, plus they updated it per my request' - madriverweb

Common complaints

Emails fail to send or be received consistently.
Does not work properly with the Block editor.
Support is unresponsive or lacking.
Notification emails contain excessive or confusing content.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent notification delivery.
Poor compatibility with newer WordPress editors.
Limited support and updates.
Basic notification features without customization.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free plugin to send post status notifications without needing advanced features or premium support.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring reliable email delivery, integration with the Block editor, or professional support should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic post status notification functionality without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Post Status Notifications provides a straightforward and free solution for sending notifications about post status changes. It works well with standard SMTP setups and is easy to configure for basic needs.

However, users report inconsistent email delivery and lack of compatibility with the Block editor, alongside limited support. Those needing reliable notifications and modern editor support may want to explore other plugins.