SMTP and transactional mailer options
Easy WP SMTP gives sites a choice of transactional mailers or custom authenticated SMTP for outgoing WordPress email. Its options include SendLayer, Mailgun, Mailjet, SendGrid, Brevo, SMTP.com, Postmark, SparkPost and SMTP2GO; Amazon SES, Gmail/Google Workspace, Microsoft 365/Outlook and Zoho Mail are Pro options.
For custom SMTP, you can enter the host, port, username, password and encryption settings. WordPress defaults to PHP mail(), which hosting servers may not configure correctly; SMTP authentication lets mailbox providers verify messages and can improve delivery, though it cannot guarantee inbox placement. This setup suits sites whose WordPress emails are missing or going to spam.
Email logs, failure alerts and delivery controls
Free tools help identify failed sends, while Pro adds record-keeping and controls for managing delivery.
- Free debugging: log failed email attempts and the errors behind them.
- Pro email logs: record sent mail, resend messages and store attachments.
- Failure alerts: get notifications through email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, SMS or custom webhooks.
- Backup connection: switch to a secondary connection if the primary one fails.
- Conditional routing: direct different email types through different mailers using supported filters.
- Sending controls: limit email frequency or send in the background to reduce site bottlenecks.
- Reports and dashboard stats: review sent, delivered, failed, opened and clicked activity; these reporting tools are Pro features.
Sites that need to investigate delivery history or manage volume should plan for Pro; the free tools focus on failures and debugging.
Google and Outlook connection workflows
The dedicated Gmail/Google Workspace setup uses a sign-in-and-authorize flow, while the plugin recommends dedicated Gmail and Outlook mailers for those providers. This gives users a direct connection workflow rather than requiring manual SMTP details for those services.
For providers without a dedicated option, choose Other SMTP and enter the provider’s SMTP host details. That route suits services such as Yahoo or Hotmail when configuring their SMTP connection.
A broad mailer choice with support evidence
Easy WP SMTP has widely installed adoption and an excellent rating across many reviews, while its recent activity and support figures offer useful but limited signals.
- Maintenance: the latest update was 84 days ago, so readers should check the current release activity before adopting it for a site where email is business-critical.
- Support: its single listed support thread was resolved, a positive outcome but too small a sample to establish a consistent response record.
The broad mailer choice makes the plugin a fit for sites seeking configurable WordPress email delivery, especially when they can match a provider to their existing setup. The main trade-off is that several integrations and the deeper logging and delivery controls require Pro; check those needs, along with current update activity, before choosing.
