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Postie

By Wayne Allen

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Postie Review - In-Depth Analysis

Postie allows users to create posts via email with advanced features not found in WordPress's default Post by Email functionality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.95/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 139+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

4.33 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Postie offers many advanced features for creating posts by email, including the ability to assign categories by name, include pictures and videos, and automatically strip off signatures.

Postie supports both IMAP and POP including SSL/TLS. There is also an extensive set of filters and actions for developers to extend Postie's functionality.

Users can control who gets to post via email and set defaults for category, status, post format, post type, and tags. They can also specify post excerpts and control image placements.

Comparing to Alternatives

Postie stands out in its category as it has no close direct alternatives, making it a unique solution for posting via email in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly reliable and stable over many years of use
Simple setup with popular email services like Gmail
Supports posting from email which is convenient for users on the go
Has been maintained with security fixes over time
Works well even with poor cell signal environments

Weaknesses

No direct alternatives to compare feature sets
Lacks a pro version with advanced features
May have compatibility issues with the latest WordPress versions due to limited recent updates
Security vulnerabilities have been found and fixed in past versions

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.7 rating from 139 users, where nearly 90% gave it 5 stars. Negative feedback is minimal and no common complaints were reported in low-rated reviews.

Positive highlights

"Works great for me and I really love it!" - janelwashere
"Awesome, I have been looking for a plugin that can post from email." - Service2Client LLC
"I’m using Postie since 2016 and WOW it works without any issues." - phpone
"Thank you for this amazing plugin, setup took 10 minutes and it worked the first time." - Carin
"The Postie plugin has been working perfectly for a long time now." - Barry Ceelen

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Potential compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions
Past security vulnerabilities requiring updates
No advanced features due to lack of a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward and reliable way to post content to WordPress via email, especially those who value simplicity and have limited internet access.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced features, frequent updates, or guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress releases, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for posting via email without restrictions, providing excellent value for users needing this capability.

Final Verdict

Postie is a unique and reliable plugin for posting to WordPress via email, with strong positive user feedback and a long history of stable performance. It offers great value as a free solution for users needing this specific functionality.

However, users should be aware of past security issues that have been addressed and the lack of recent updates which may affect compatibility with the latest WordPress versions. Those needing advanced features or guaranteed ongoing support might need to consider other options.