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Ultimate WP Mail

By Rustaurius

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Ultimate WP Mail Review - In-Depth Analysis

Send custom email and SMS notifications. Integrates with WooCommerce and WPForms for enhanced notifications. Supports automatic send actions and email logging.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 21+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Ultimate WP Mail is a versatile plugin that allows you to send email and SMS notifications to your users. It integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce and WPForms to enhance notifications for those plugins. This plugin also serves as a full-featured SMTP and email logging solution.

With Ultimate WP Mail, you can create customized email messages and templates, send them to specific users, or trigger automatic notifications based on specific actions. The plugin supports sending SMS notifications for WooCommerce events like purchases and abandoned carts.

The plugin includes an easy-to-use visual designer for crafting email templates, as well as features for logging emails to track delivery status. You can also add your SMTP information to ensure emails are sent from your real address, reducing the chances of them being marked as spam.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ultimate WP Mail is a solid email plugin with a good user base, but it faces competition from many other SMTP and email log plugins in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly and easy to use interface praised by multiple users
Reliable email sending with positive long-term usage reports
No paid version required to access core features
Good rating with majority 5-star reviews
Efficient and effective for basic email sending needs

Weaknesses

Known security vulnerabilities with some fixes pending
Limited documentation and manual causing user confusion
Issues reported with list building and sending to multiple users
No clear advanced features or premium upgrade options

User Sentiment Analysis

With 75% of reviewers giving 5 stars and an overall rating of 4.5, users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and reliability, though a small minority report functional issues.

Positive highlights

'Easy to use and very helpful!' - Mark Tielemans
'Very good and easy to use!!' - Peter
'Excellent plugin, user-friendly and efficient!' - vlrrml
'I've been using this plugin for a few years, never had any problem!' - vladycu
'Excellent Plugin!' - filipecerca

Common complaints

Lists functionality does not work as expected, causing failed email sends and frustration

Weaknesses

Lack of comprehensive user manual or documentation
Problems with sending multiple emails and building user lists
Some users experience unexplained limits on sending emails

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, easy-to-use WordPress email plugin for basic email sending without needing advanced features or paid upgrades.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust list management, advanced email marketing features, or those concerned about security vulnerabilities should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers all core email sending features with no paid upgrade required, providing good value for basic needs.

Final Verdict

Ultimate WP Mail is a well-rated plugin praised for its ease of use and reliability by most users. It offers solid basic email sending capabilities without requiring payment, making it a good choice for simple needs. However, the plugin has known security vulnerabilities, some of which remain unpatched, and limited documentation which may hinder less technical users.

Given the security concerns and reported issues with list management, users with advanced requirements or high security standards should consider alternatives. For those seeking a straightforward, free email plugin, Ultimate WP Mail remains a viable option but with caution regarding its security history.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Ultimate WP Mail plugin.

Email notifications

SMS notifications

WooCommerce notifications

Screenshots

FAQ

To create your own email, first click on ‘Email’ in the WordPress admin sidebar menu.
Then go to the ‘Emails’ tab and click the ‘Add New’ button.
You will then be presented with our visual email builder, which you can use to add elements, drag and drop elements, etc.
At any time, you can use the “Preview Changes” button to see how your email will look.
After designing and composing an email, you can use the “Send Email” box on the right to choose your recipient(s) and then send your email (either immediately or scheduled for later).