Embed Sendy
Embed Sendy subscription form, through a widget, shortcode, or as a Gutenberg block.
Consider an alternative
Embed Sendy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Embed Sendy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| embed | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| sendy | #34 |
| Subscription Form | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 6 reviews
About Embed Sendy
From the official readme · v1.3.3Description
Embed Sendy allows you to embed subscription forms for Sendy through different methods, including a widget, shortcode, or as a Gutenberg block.
Features
- NEW: Added Google Recaptcha support
- NEW: Customize Form Field Labels
- Support multiple lists, so you can offer subscription for different lists in different scenarios
- AJAX submission for forms, option to enable/disable
- Comes with default form styles, with option to disable
- Automatically add the subscription form before/after each post or page.
- Add content to before/after form
Why another Sendy plugin?
I am aware that there are a number of plugins already available for Sendy. Embed Sendy focuses on flexibility add the form in different scenarios where it can be useful and convert more subscribers.
Frequently asked questions
Installation instructions
Activate the plugin Go to Settings > Embed Sendy and configure the options Insert the form through a widget, shortcode or Gutenberg block.
How do I use the widget?
Head to Appearance > Widgets, and look for ‘Embed Sendy’ widget and insert it in the desired widget area. You may also choose which list mailing list to subscriber users to.
How do I use the shortcode?
You can use the shortcode with [embed_sendy] tag. It also accepts a list argument with list ID as its value.
How do I use the Gutenberg block?
Head to the Gutenberg editor and look for ‘Embed Sendy’ block. You can also search for sendy, form, or newsletter while adding the block. Current the Embed Sendy block offers following options: Mailing list Background Color Text Color
How do I change text before/after the form
There is a specific section to edit the default texts that appears before and after the form. To change it, head to Settings > Embed Sendy > Form Settings.
Does this plugin include Sendy?
No. Sendy is sold separately, please head to Sendy website to purchase a license and installation instructions. This plugin simply offer integration to Sendy.
Changelog
Added new Name and GDPR fields and several bug fixes.
1.3.3
- New: Add support for Google Recaptcha v3
1.3.2
- Fix: Conflict with commit submit button ID on single posts/pages
- Fix: Incorrect type when returning subscribers (props @AdelDima)
- Improvements: PHP7.4 compatibility
1.3.1
- Fix: GDPR field always returning false
- Fix: Fix undefined notice when GDPR field is off
1.3.0
- New: Options to customize form field labels
- New: Added uninstall.php to remove plugin options on uninstall
- Fix: Error on plugin activation for first time (props @ebinnion)
- Fix: Ensure default option for setting is always returned
- Fix: Make name field optional during submission
- Improve: Change translation domain to match plugin slug (props @Tomáš Jenej)
- Improve: Display full name in name field instead of username for logged-in users
1.2.1
- Fix: Error on activation if options are empty, show a notice instead.
1.2
- New: Added support for Google Recaptcha 🎉
- Improve: Much improved form validation and security
- Improve: Use JavaScript submission by default and as only way
- Improve: Show form messages before submit button
- Fix: Form not showing up the errors on frontend
- Fix: Honeypot field
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FAQ
Embed Sendy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Embed Sendy free?
Yes. Embed Sendy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Embed Sendy safe to use in 2026?
Embed Sendy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Embed Sendy?
Embed Sendy is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,455 times since it launched in April 2018. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.
Does Embed Sendy work with WordPress 7.1?
Embed Sendy is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Embed Sendy need?
Embed Sendy requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Embed Sendy last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on February 14, 2021 (6 years ago).
Who makes Embed Sendy?
Embed Sendy is developed and maintained by Ram Ratan Maurya.
What are the best alternatives to Embed Sendy?
The most popular alternatives to Embed Sendy are EmbedPress (100K+ installs), iframe (60K+ installs) and Advanced iFrame (40K+ installs).
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