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Solid Mail – SMTP email and logging made by SolidWP

By SolidWP

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Solid Mail – SMTP email and logging made by SolidWP Review - In-Depth Analysis

Solid Mail is an SMTP plugin that enhances email deliverability for WordPress. It connects to various email service providers easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 52+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.2 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Solid Mail is designed to improve email deliverability for your WordPress website. By connecting to popular email service providers, it ensures that your emails reach their intended recipients without issues.

This plugin supports multiple ESPs like Sendgrid, MailGun, and Amazon SES, allowing you to set up various connections based on your needs. You can also choose a fallback connection to maintain reliability.

Using Solid Mail instead of PHP Mail enhances security and efficiency in email communication. It provides a user-friendly interface for reviewing email logs, helping you troubleshoot and optimize your email strategies effectively.

Comparing to Alternatives

Solid Mail offers SMTP email and logging functionality with some unique features, but it faces competition from several well-established SMTP plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy setup for complex email communications
Includes email logging features
Supports multiple SMTP providers
Free to use without a paid version
Regular updates addressing security issues

Weaknesses

Recent UI changes have been negatively received
Issues with Gmail authentication and approval window
Emails sometimes marked as spam in newer versions
Security vulnerabilities reported in past versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.2 average rating from 52 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's functionality, though a notable minority report issues mainly related to Gmail authentication and recent updates.

Positive highlights

'Easy setup of complex communications under the hood' - maxim23
'Plugin works as expected after update 2.1.2' - wfrank94
'Reliable email delivery in version 1.2.7' - Hoang Nam (earlier version)

Common complaints

Fails to authenticate with Gmail due to missing approval window
Newer versions add unnecessary features causing emails to go to spam
UI changes removed visible logs and settings access
Concerns about data collection and shift from community to company control

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates
Compatibility issues causing crashes under PHP 8.4
Lack of visible UI for logs and settings in recent versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free SMTP plugin with email logging and support for multiple providers who are comfortable with occasional troubleshooting and updates.

Not ideal for

Users requiring seamless Gmail integration, those sensitive to UI changes, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities and data privacy.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes SMTP email sending, email logging, and support for various SMTP providers without feature restrictions.

Final Verdict

Solid Mail is a capable SMTP plugin offering useful email logging and support for multiple providers at no cost. It has a strong user base appreciating its core functionality, though recent updates and UI changes have caused some dissatisfaction.

Potential users should weigh the plugin's past security vulnerabilities and Gmail authentication issues against its free feature set and consider alternatives if these concerns are critical. Overall, it remains a solid choice for users prioritizing free SMTP solutions with logging.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Solid Mail – SMTP email and logging made by SolidWP plugin.

Email Log

Smtp

Screenshots

FAQ

Currently, Solid Mail supports the following SMTP services:
* SendGrid
* MailGun
* Brevo (formally Sendinblue)
* Amazon SES
* Postmark
* Manual connection (connect to any SMTP email service provider)

We are considering additional SMTP services for our roadmap. If you have specific recommendations that you’d like to see added, contact us here.