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Send Email From Admin

By kojak711

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Send Email From Admin Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily send custom emails with attachments from the WordPress admin screen. Suitable for individual or small group emails.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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

Send Email From Admin gives you the ability to easily send a custom HTML email from the WordPress administration screen. You can send to existing users or add your own recipients. You can send to multiple recipients and choose to send group emails or individual emails. Emails can also have an attachment.

A new menu item called 'Send Email' is added under the Tools menu. This plugin is also translatable.

NOTE: This is not intended to be a mass/bulk mailing plugin. This is a very lean plugin that is best suited to send an email to one or up to a handful of recipients.

Comparing to Alternatives

Send Email From Admin is a straightforward plugin focused on sending emails from the admin dashboard, with several alternatives offering broader SMTP and email management features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Allows sending emails directly from the admin dashboard
Supports sending bulk emails to users
Integrates well with website design for email appearance
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

Limited advanced configuration options
No built-in email templates or scheduling features
Lacks integration with popular SMTP services
No pro version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness. The majority of reviews are positive, highlighting ease of use and functionality.

Positive highlights

"This plugin is simple but fantastic... it works and adapts to your website designed emails without having to leave the dashboard." – ikihinojosa
"What an awesome plugin! So simple to use; lets you send letters to individuals or bulk emails to Users." – jeanedwa
"Good job!!" – kindbear
"Thank you for this brilliant plugin." – Liang
"This is the tool that was missing. Thanks a lot!" – roboxkin

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like email templates and scheduling
Menu and graphics could be improved
No options for configuring parameters based on user roles

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, no-fuss solution to send emails directly from the WordPress admin dashboard without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced email marketing features, SMTP integrations, or customizable templates and scheduling should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides core functionality to send individual and bulk emails from the admin area without additional costs.

Final Verdict

Send Email From Admin is a reliable and user-friendly plugin ideal for site administrators who want to send emails quickly without leaving the dashboard. Its simplicity and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for basic email sending needs.

However, users seeking more advanced features such as email templates, scheduling, or SMTP service integrations may find this plugin limited and should explore the many available alternatives that offer these capabilities.