MailPoet
500,000+ active installs · Rated 4.4/5 · Updated October 20, 2026
An email marketing plugin for creating and sending newsletters, post notifications and automated emails without leaving WordPress. It includes responsive templates, subscription forms in several placements, list segmentation and WooCommerce emails such as abandoned-cart and first-purchase messages. It suits WordPress site owners and shops wanting email managed in their dashboard. A free plan covers the basics, and paid plans add detailed statistics and advanced segmentation.
Pros
- Newsletter editor with responsive templates
- Sign-up forms and new post notifications
- WooCommerce integration for shop emails
- Usage analytics is off by default
Cons
- Sending goes through the MailPoet sending service
- Captcha on forms loads Google or Cloudflare scripts when enabled
- Some features need a paid MailPoet key
Topics: Ecommerce plugins , Newsletter plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Email Marketing WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Newsletter WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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