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Pending Submission Notifications

By razvanh

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Pending Submission Notifications Review - In-Depth Analysis

Email notifications for pending review content submission.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

3.6/5 (based on 12+ 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

This enables email notifications of pending review submissions. By default the email goes to the admin email set on your Settings page.

You can set the email(s) that should receive these notifications under Settings > Pending Submission Notifications. You can add multiple email addresses, using commas to separate them.

When a submission is approved by an admin, an email notification is sent to the contributor.

Comparing to Alternatives

Pending Submission Notifications has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward functionality
Useful for sites with multiple writers and editors
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed

Weaknesses

Limited to standard posts, lacks support for custom post types
No advanced configuration options for selective notifications
Some users report email delivery issues
No pro version or extended features available

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with a 3.6 average rating. Half of the users gave it 5 stars, praising its usefulness, while about a third rated it 1 or 2 stars, highlighting functional limitations.

Positive highlights

"Very useful feature for the site with many writers/editors." - epic_serj
"Does what it says on the tin, nice and simply." - dozza
"Works great" - Iuda

Common complaints

Emails not sent despite correct email address input
Lack of configuration to bypass certain user permission conditions
Does not support custom post types, only standard posts

Weaknesses

Basic functionality without customization
Issues with email delivery reported by some users
No support for custom post types limits usability
No advanced features or settings

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is best suited for users who need a simple, no-frills notification system for pending standard posts, especially on sites with multiple contributors.

Not ideal for

It is not ideal for users requiring notifications for custom post types, advanced configuration options, or selective notification features based on user roles.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic pending submission email notifications for standard posts with minimal setup.

Final Verdict

Pending Submission Notifications offers a straightforward solution for notifying about pending posts, with a clean and simple approach that appeals to users needing basic functionality. Its lack of security issues is a plus, but the absence of support for custom post types and limited configuration options restrict its usefulness for more complex sites.

While it stands alone without direct alternatives, users seeking more flexibility or advanced features may find it lacking. The free-only model makes it accessible, but potential buyers should weigh its simplicity against their specific needs before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Pending Submission Notifications plugin.

Email notification

Pending notification

Pending submissions

Screenshots

FAQ

Upload the pending-submission-notifications folder to to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
This is optional – change the email address that should receive notifications under Settings>Pending Submission Notifications.