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Newsletter Mandrill Extension
This plugin is an add-on for the Newsletter plugin on WordPress that routes your outgoing email through Mandrill, the transactional email delivery service by Mailchimp. It also brings back tracking data such as opens, clicks and bounces so you can see how your campaigns perform.
Install this firstPlease install the Newsletter core Plugin from here before installing the addons
Go to product- Version
- 4.0.0
- Released
- Nov 5, 2025
- Developer
- Newsletter
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
What’s new in Newsletter Mandrill Extension 4.0.0
Version 4.0.0
Latest
- FixedFixed support for Newsletter 4 menu
What it does
Sending newsletters straight from a web server often means messages land in spam folders or never arrive at all. This extension connects your WordPress newsletter setup to Mandrill, so your campaigns go out over Mandrill's delivery infrastructure and sending reputation. You keep writing and managing newsletters inside WordPress, while the actual delivery is handled by a dedicated email service built for that job.
Once connected, the add-on reports opens, clicks and bounces as they come in, which helps you judge what is working and adjust future sends. It also covers subscriber list management, opt-ins and opt-outs, audience segmentation, customizable templates and emails triggered by user behavior or events. It suits small mailing lists and larger volume sends alike, and it fits anyone already running newsletters from a WordPress site.
Best for
- WordPress sites already sending newsletters
- Marketers who want open and click tracking
- Businesses that want email sent through Mandrill
Features
Mandrill delivery connection
Links your WordPress newsletter system to Mandrill so outgoing campaigns are sent through Mailchimp's transactional email service instead of your own web server.
Open, click and bounce tracking
Reports opens, clicks, bounces and related activity as it happens, giving you data to review and adjust your campaigns over time.
Subscriber list management
Manage subscriber lists, handle opt-ins and opt-outs automatically, and segment your audience so each group receives messages that match its interests.
Deliverability through Mandrill
Relies on Mandrill's reputation and sending infrastructure to help reduce spam filtering and get your newsletters into subscriber inboxes more consistently.
Customizable email templates
Design newsletters that match your brand identity using customizable templates, with no coding skills needed to adjust the look of your emails.
Event-based automated emails
Automatically trigger emails based on user behavior or specific events, so subscribers receive timely, more personal messages without manual sending.
Works for small and large sends
Handles both small mailing lists and large volume sends, which makes it suitable for startups as well as bigger organizations with growing audiences.
Questions about Newsletter Mandrill Extension
What does this extension actually add to my newsletter setup?
It connects your WordPress newsletter system to Mandrill so emails are delivered through Mandrill's service. It also adds tracking for opens, clicks and bounces, plus subscriber management, segmentation, customizable templates and event-triggered emails.
Will this help my newsletters avoid the spam folder?
Sending through Mandrill means your emails use its delivery infrastructure and sender reputation, which is designed to reduce spam filtering. Inbox placement still depends on factors like list quality and content, but routing through a dedicated email service usually helps.
Can I see who opens and clicks my emails?
Yes. The extension tracks opens, clicks, bounces and similar activity as it happens, so you can review campaign results and refine your subject lines, content and timing for later sends.
Do I need coding skills to design my newsletters?
No. The extension includes customizable email templates that let you build newsletters matching your brand without writing code, and its configuration settings are laid out for regular WordPress users.
Is Newsletter Mandrill Extension free?
The code of Newsletter Mandrill Extension 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 Newsletter Mandrill Extension is this?
Version 4.0.0, released Nov 5, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Newsletter Mandrill Extension?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Newsletter Mandrill Extension automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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