# Owldraft Newsletter – Email New Posts to Subscribers

> Owldraft Newsletter has <10 active installs and 150 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Owldraft Newsletter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**A Substack-style newsletter in your own WordPress: publish a post and it goes out as a beautiful email, through your own Resend account.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 144
- **Downloads (30 days):** 150 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.9.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Owldraft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/owldraft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/owldraft-newsletter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,135 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | >100 | 408 |
| [resend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resend/) | #9 | 9 |
| [subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribers/) | #38 | 63 |
| [substack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/substack/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| newsletter | >100 | 1,810 |
| resend | >100 | 623 |
| subscribers | >100 | 2,213 |
| substack | #12 | 26 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – SMTP for Reliable Email Delivery with Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES, Brevo, Other SMTP & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,206) | Oct 20, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (709) | Aug 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP Mail Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-logging/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (374) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (726) | Sep 23, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.5/5 (17) | Jul 16, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin with Amazon SES, Postmark, and Other Providers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremails/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [Manage Notification E-mails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage-notification-emails/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (56) | Oct 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (292) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Owldraft Newsletter free?
Yes. Owldraft Newsletter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Owldraft Newsletter safe to use in 2026?
Owldraft Newsletter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Owldraft Newsletter?
Owldraft Newsletter is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 144 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 150 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Owldraft Newsletter work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Owldraft Newsletter up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Owldraft Newsletter need?
Owldraft Newsletter requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Owldraft Newsletter last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.2, was released on October 14, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Owldraft Newsletter?
Owldraft Newsletter is developed and maintained by Owldraft.

### What are the best alternatives to Owldraft Newsletter?
The most popular alternatives to Owldraft Newsletter are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/owldraft-newsletter/ · Generated 2026-10-21 21:11 UTC by PageForge