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WP Mail From II

By Ben Huson

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

WP Mail From II Review - In-Depth Analysis

Configure the default email address and name for WordPress emails.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 23+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

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 set the email address and name used for emails sent by WordPress by setting the From: header.

It is an updated and fully re-worked version of the WP Mail From plugin by Tristan Aston and now works with the latest versions of WordPress.

This plugin adds a 'Mail From' section in the 'Settings' menu. The plugin uses the filter hooks wp_mail_from and wp_mail_from_name. The priority for the hooks is set to 1 to allow for other plugins that may hook these with the default priority of 10 to override this plugin.

Danish translation by Frederik Svarre.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Mail From II is a straightforward plugin focused on fixing the "From" email address in WordPress emails. Compared to other SMTP and email log plugins, it offers a simple solution without extensive features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective at changing the 'From' email address
Works well in restrictive hosting environments like WP Engine
Helps maintain professional email appearance by fixing default sender addresses
Easy to configure without complex settings

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced SMTP configuration options
No email logging or alert features
No integration with popular email service providers
No premium or extended features available

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's reliability and simplicity in solving email sender address issues.

Positive highlights

'Not much to say here: the plugin works as expected.' – gebiert
'It just does what it is supposed to do.' – Marco Chiesi
'Solved my problem with bounced contact form emails.' – Knopenman
'Helps keep emails professional by fixing sender addresses.' – John.Hicks
'The only one that works on WP Engine so far.' – noelsaw

Common complaints

Limited functionality beyond changing the 'From' address
No support for SMTP authentication or logging

Weaknesses

No updates to handle modern email sending protocols
Lacks user interface enhancements or detailed settings

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and reliable way to fix the 'From' email address in WordPress emails without additional SMTP features.

Not ideal for

Users looking for comprehensive SMTP solutions, email logging, or integration with third-party email services will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic functionality to change the 'From' email address in WordPress emails, which is sufficient for many users needing this specific fix.

Final Verdict

WP Mail From II excels at its core purpose: correcting the 'From' email address in WordPress emails, ensuring messages appear professional and reducing bounce issues.

However, it lacks advanced features found in other SMTP plugins, making it best suited for users who need a simple fix rather than a full email management solution.