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Smaily for WP

By Smaily

Marketing & Advertising / Email Marketing & Campaigns

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Smaily for WP Review - In-Depth Analysis

Smaily is a newsletter subscription plugin for WordPress that helps manage email marketing and automation. It allows for easy sign-up form creation and subscriber management.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.68/10

User Rating

0/5 (based on 0+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Smaily is an email marketing and automation extension plugin for WordPress. It allows users to automatically generate a simple sign-up form and add new subscribers to the Smaily subscribers list.

With Smaily, you can add new subscribers to your list and select an autoresponder to send automated emails. The plugin provides a shortcode for easy integration of the newsletter form into your site.

The subscription widget offers options for a custom advanced HTML form, ensuring functionality even for NoScript users. It also supports sending custom form values to Smaily.

For documentation and support, online help is available at the Smaily Knowledgebase. However, please note that Smaily for WordPress is officially deprecated and no longer maintained. Users are encouraged to migrate to Smaily Connect, which combines support for WordPress, WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, and Elementor.

Comparing to Alternatives

Smaily for WP operates in a competitive space with several well-established alternatives offering similar newsletter and email marketing functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates with WordPress for newsletter management
Supports email marketing automation
Offers a user-friendly interface for campaign creation
Provides segmentation features for targeted emails

Weaknesses

Has known medium severity security vulnerabilities
No recent user reviews to validate performance
Lacks a pro version with advanced features
Security fixes are either unavailable or only partially addressed

User Sentiment Analysis

With no user ratings or reviews available, there is no direct feedback from users to assess satisfaction or issues.

Positive highlights

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities pose risks
Lack of user feedback limits trust and confidence
No updates addressing some security issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a basic WordPress newsletter plugin who are comfortable managing security risks and do not require advanced premium features.

Not ideal for

Users who prioritize plugin security, require active support and updates, or need advanced marketing automation features should consider other alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The plugin is free to use with basic newsletter and email marketing features integrated into WordPress.

Final Verdict

Smaily for WP offers fundamental newsletter and email marketing capabilities within WordPress but suffers from notable security vulnerabilities and a lack of user feedback, which raises concerns about reliability and safety. The absence of a pro version limits its appeal to users seeking advanced features or dedicated support.

Given the availability of several well-established alternatives with stronger security records and active user communities, Smaily for WP is best suited for users who need a simple solution and are willing to accept potential risks. Those prioritizing security and comprehensive features should explore other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Smaily for WP plugin.

Email marketing

Newsletter subscription

Smaily

Screenshots

FAQ

Validate your Smaily credentials in Smaily settings menu.
Move to Appearance -> Widget menu from admin page sidepanel.
Add Smaily Newsletter widget to your preferred location on page.
Select Title for your subscribe newsletter form.

If you have added Form Submitted automation trigger from Smaily site under Automation tab you can see all availabe autoresponders in your widget settings.

There is no need to select autoresponder for widget form, but if you want to customize different approach from opt-in automation trigger you can do that.
When no autoresponder selected regular opt-in workflow will run. You can add delay, filter by field and send email after subscription. For that edit settings in Smaily automation page.