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Change Mail Sender

By Syed Balkhi

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Change Mail Sender Review - In-Depth Analysis

Change the default WordPress from email name and address easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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 plugin allows you to change the from email address and name for all emails sent from your WordPress site.

If you have issues with email deliverability, just changing the from email address and name may not resolve the issue.

To fix your WordPress emails not reaching your inbox, consider installing the WP Mail SMTP plugin, which is trusted by more than 3 million websites.

Comparing to Alternatives

Change Mail Sender is a straightforward plugin designed to modify the default mail sender address in WordPress. It competes with several SMTP and mail sender plugins that offer broader email management features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective at changing the mail sender address
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed
No known security vulnerabilities
High user satisfaction with most users reporting it works as intended

Weaknesses

Adds a root menu item which some users find unnecessary
Limited to changing mail sender address only, lacks advanced SMTP features
No integration into existing WordPress settings menus
No pro version or extended features available

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness. However, some users express minor frustrations regarding the plugin's interface placement and compatibility with older WordPress versions.

Positive highlights

"Simple, works on WP 5.4 but would prefer settings under Settings menu" - Nikel
"Works like a charm!" - zico_hasan
"Awesome stuff! Worked perfectly for all my sites." - Jermaine
"Does a great job, though root menu item is unnecessary." - Daan van den Bergh

Common complaints

Does not work on older WordPress versions like 5.3.2

Weaknesses

Interface adds a separate root menu item instead of integrating into existing settings
Limited functionality focused solely on changing mail sender address
No advanced features or customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-fuss plugin to change the default mail sender address in WordPress without needing advanced SMTP features.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a comprehensive email management solution with SMTP support, email logging, or integration into WordPress settings menus.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of changing the mail sender address with a simple interface.

Final Verdict

Change Mail Sender is a reliable and straightforward plugin that fulfills its primary purpose effectively, with a strong positive reception from users. Its simplicity and lack of security issues make it a safe choice for those needing to customize their WordPress mail sender address.

However, the plugin's limited scope and interface design choices may not suit users looking for more integrated or feature-rich email solutions. Alternatives with broader SMTP and email management capabilities might be preferable for those needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Change Mail Sender plugin.

Change Mail Sender

From Email

Screenshots

FAQ

After you install and activate this plugin, you will see a new “Mail Sender” menu item in your WordPress Dashboard. Click on it and you will see the plugin’s setting page, where you can configure the from email address and name.