WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – SMTP and Email Log Plugin

Fix WordPress Email Issues with WP Mail SMTP by WPForms

Is your WordPress site failing to send emails? You’re not alone. Over 3 million websites rely on WP Mail SMTP by WPForms to solve this exact problem.

This powerful plugin ensures your emails reach inboxes—not spam folders—by properly configuring SMTP on your site. Whether you're running a blog, WooCommerce store, or membership site, WP Mail SMTP makes your email delivery dependable and efficient.

Why WordPress Emails Fail to Send

By default, WordPress uses the PHP mail() function to send emails generated by the site or plugins like contact forms. Unfortunately, most hosting providers don't configure servers to send emails reliably this way.

Without proper authentication, these emails often end up in spam or are never delivered.

What Is SMTP and Why Does It Matter?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the industry standard for sending emails securely. With proper SMTP settings, your WordPress emails gain the authentication needed to pass spam filters and improve deliverability.

Email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook are strict about unauthenticated emails. WP Mail SMTP solves this by reconfiguring the default email function in WordPress to use a trusted SMTP provider.

How WP Mail SMTP by WPForms Works

The plugin replaces the standard WordPress email function with a more reliable system. You can choose from a wide range of SMTP services, including:

• SendLayer (Recommended)
• Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
• SMTP.com (Recommended)
• Gmail (Google Workspace)
• Elastic Email
• Mailgun, SendGrid, and more

With built-in API integrations, even if your host blocks SMTP ports, your emails will still go through smoothly.

Powerful Features in WP Mail SMTP Pro

Upgrade to Pro for advanced features that give you more control, insights, and performance:

• Email Logs: View, archive, and resend any email sent from your site. See subject lines, delivery status, source plugin, and more.
• Email Reports: Visualize open rates and click stats with detailed charts. Stay on top of performance.
• Weekly Summaries: Get a weekly email showing how many emails were sent, opened, and clicked—no login required.
• Email Alerts: Instantly get notified via Slack, Teams, SMS, or webhooks if email delivery stops.
• Backup SMTP Connection: If your primary connection fails, the plugin automatically switches to a backup mailer.
• Smart Conditional Routing: Use different SMTP providers for different types of emails based on subject, content, or source.
• Rate Limiting: Stay within your SMTP provider’s limits with controlled email queuing.
• Optimized Email Queuing: Queue emails to be sent in the background, improving site performance.
• Notification Management: Easily disable unnecessary default WordPress notifications.
• Multisite Support: Configure SMTP settings once for your entire WordPress multisite network.
• Expert Support & White Glove Setup: Get professional setup and priority support with the Pro version.

Choose the Right Mailer

Not sure which provider to pick? WP Mail SMTP offers detailed documentation for each mailer to help you decide, including:

• SendLayer: Affordable and easy to set up, perfect for most WordPress users.
• SMTP.com: Over 22 years of email expertise and 50,000 free emails to get started.
• Brevo (Sendinblue): 300 free emails per day, great for small businesses.

Conclusion

If you're struggling with WordPress not sending emails, WP Mail SMTP by WPForms is the ultimate solution. Its user-friendly setup, extensive documentation, and reliable delivery features make it a must-have plugin for every WordPress site.

Ready to fix your WordPress email issues once and for all?
Download WP Mail SMTP by WPForms or Get WP Mail SMTP Pro for advanced features.