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MailPoet
MailPoet is an email marketing plugin from the developer MailPoet that runs inside your WordPress dashboard. You can build newsletters with a drag and drop editor, collect subscribers through signup forms and send campaigns or automated emails without moving your list to a separate platform.
- Version
- 5.42.0
- Released
- Oct 13, 2026
- Developer
- MailPoet
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $0.79 a year on its own
What’s new in MailPoet 5.42.0
Version 5.42.0 · Oct 13, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedBundled third-party libraries to their latest compatible versions.
- ImprovedConsistency of user role permissions across MailPoet admin pages.
- ImprovedCustom field deletion in the form editor, with an option to remove the field from the current form only and a cleanup of its subscriber values and forms when deleting permanently.
- ImprovedValidation of MailChimp API keys during subscriber import.
- ImprovedBuilt-in CAPTCHA now accepts each answer only once and varies its audio on every play.
- ImprovedHandling of escaped characters in form custom CSS and of form validation message colors.
- ImprovedChanged: Tracked links whose address is set by subscriber data or personalization tags now lead only to the site's own domain.
- FixedSender domains are now added to your account only when you click Add domain, instead of as soon as the Manage Sender Domain dialog opens.
What it does
Running email marketing through an outside service usually means copying subscribers between systems and switching between tabs to publish a post and then announce it. This plugin keeps that work in WordPress. Subscribers, lists, forms and emails all live in the same admin area as your content, so you can write a post, schedule a newsletter and check who signed up in one place. A drag and drop builder and a set of responsive templates help you put together emails that display well on phones and desktops.
The plugin covers both content sites and stores. Bloggers can send new post notifications automatically or schedule regular newsletters, while WooCommerce shops can set up emails such as abandoned cart reminders, first purchase welcomes, product promotions, order updates and review follow-ups. Signup forms can appear as popups, slide-ins, fixed bars or exit intent prompts. You can segment your audience by behavior, interests, purchase history or engagement, and an optional sending service handles bounces and complaints to help protect your sender reputation.
Best for
- Bloggers who want automatic new post notifications
- WooCommerce stores sending cart reminders and purchase follow-ups
- Site owners who prefer managing email inside WordPress
Features
Drag and drop email builder
Design newsletters by dragging blocks into place, or start from a collection of responsive, customizable templates that adapt to different screen sizes.
Subscription forms in many formats
Embed signup forms on pages or show them as popups, slide-ins, fixed bars or exit intent prompts to collect new subscribers.
Subscriber and list management
Keep subscribers and segmented lists inside WordPress, so you can view, organize and target contacts without an external tool.
Scheduled and automatic sending
Schedule newsletters, send campaigns right away or have new blog posts trigger notification emails to your subscribers automatically.
WooCommerce email automation
Set up abandoned cart reminders, first purchase welcomes, product-specific promotions, order updates and review follow-ups for your WooCommerce store.
Audience segmentation
Group contacts by behavior, interests, purchase history or engagement level so each campaign reaches the people it is meant for.
Built-in sending service
Send through the dedicated sending service, which manages bounces and complaints and helps protect your sender reputation and inbox placement.
Branching automation sequences
Build multi-step automations with if/else branches, and tag, add, remove or update subscribers automatically as they move through a sequence.
MailPoet older versions
- 5.41.0Oct 710 improvements, 8 fixes, 1 removal
- 5.40.0Sep 29
- 5.39.0Sep 23
- 5.38.1Sep 15
- 5.38.0Sep 9
- 5.37.0Sep 2
- 5.36.1Aug 25
- 5.36.0Aug 19
- 5.35.1Aug 12
- 5.35.0Aug 5
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
173 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about MailPoet
Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?
Yes. It ties into WooCommerce so you can send abandoned cart reminders, first purchase welcome emails, product-specific promotions, order updates and review follow-ups. You can also segment customers by purchase history to target campaigns more closely.
Do I need to design emails from scratch?
No. You can start from a collection of responsive templates and customize them, or build your own layout with the drag and drop editor. Both approaches produce emails meant to display well on different devices.
Can it send emails automatically when I publish a post?
Yes. You can set up new blog post notifications so subscribers get an email when fresh content goes live. You can also schedule newsletters ahead of time or send a campaign immediately from the dashboard.
How does it handle privacy rules like GDPR?
The plugin is described as GDPR-compliant, which helps you meet privacy requirements when collecting and storing subscriber data. You still need to configure your forms and consent wording to fit your own site and audience.
Is MailPoet free?
The code of MailPoet is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MailPoet is this?
Version 5.42.0, released Oct 13, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MailPoet?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MailPoet automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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