Overview
WP Mail SMTP reconfigures WordPress’s wp_mail() function so that site email is sent through an authenticated SMTP server or a transactional email provider rather than the PHP mail function, which many hosts do not configure for reliable delivery.[20] It is developed by the WPForms team and shows 4+ million active installations. The free edition includes a setup wizard and connections to providers including Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES and Brevo; WP Mail SMTP Pro adds email logging, reporting, backup connections, alerts and conditional routing.[20] The plugin improves delivery only to the extent that the chosen provider and the domain’s DNS authentication are set up correctly.
WP Mail SMTP strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Guided setup for common mail providers
- Free edition covers the core delivery fix
Limitations
- Email logs and failure alerts require Pro
- Requires a separate mail provider account
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