Reply-To for WP_Mail
Configure different "Reply-To" addresses by email context with validation, modern tabbed UI, and automatic migration.
Use with caution
Reply-To for WP_Mail works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Reply-To for WP_Mail stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| >100 | |
| >100 | |
| reply to | #7 |
| smtp | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Reply-To for WP_Mail
From the official readme · v2.0.3Description
The Reply-To for WP_Mail plugin allows you to easily manage the “Reply-To” header for all emails sent from your WordPress site. With this plugin, you can specify a custom email address that recipients will use when replying to your site’s emails, ensuring that responses go to the correct inbox.
Configure a different Reply-To address for each type of email: password resets, comment notifications, user registrations, system updates, and WooCommerce orders.
Two developer filters are available for advanced customization:
wp_mail_replyto_context— override the detected email context.wp_mail_replyto_header— override or suppress the Reply-To header for a specific email.
Compatibility
- WordPress: 4.7 – 7.1
- PHP: 5.6 – 8.5
Compliance
This plugin adheres to the following security measures and review protocols for each version:
Installation
Automatic download
Visit the plugin section in your WordPress admin, search for “Reply-To for WP Mail”; download and install the plugin.
Manual download
Extract the contents of the ZIP and upload the contents to the /wp-content/plugins/replyto/ directory. Once uploaded, it will appear in your plugin list.
Frequently asked questions
Will my existing Reply-To setting be preserved after upgrading from v1?
Yes. The plugin automatically migrates your existing email address and name to the Default context on the first page load after upgrade.
What happens if I configure a context but leave it disabled?
Disabled contexts fall back to the Default Reply-To. If no Default is configured, no Reply-To header is added.
Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?
Yes. When WooCommerce is active, a dedicated WooCommerce tab appears so you can route order emails to a separate reply address.
Does this plugin work on WordPress Multisite?
Yes. Each site in a Multisite network maintains its own configuration. On uninstall, data is removed from all sites.
Changelog
Housekeeping release: branding URLs moved to robotstxt.software. Minimum WordPress version is now 4.7.
2.0.3
Release date: 2026-08-18
Highlights
- Housekeeping release: branding URLs moved to robotstxt.software and declared WordPress support floor set to 4.7.
Changed
- Minimum WordPress version raised from 3.6 to 4.7 (real functional floor: register_setting() with array arguments requires WordPress 4.7).
- Developer URL updated to https://www.robotstxt.software/ and plugin home page added (https://www.robotstxt.software/plugins/replyto/).
- Full changelog now hosted at https://www.robotstxt.software/plugins/replyto/changelog/.
- Development tooling updated (PHPCS, WPCS, PHPStan, PHPUnit).
Added
- bin/preflight.sh automated pre-deploy verification script.
- WordPress floor verification (wp-compat) integrated into PHPStan analysis.
Compatibility
- WordPress: 4.7 – 7.1
- PHP: 5.6 – 8.5
Tests
- PHP Coding Standards: 3.13.6
- WordPress Coding Standards: 3.4.1
- PHPStan: 2.2.8 (level 9)
- PHPUnit: 9.6.36
2.0.2
Release date: 2026-06-05
Highlights
- Translations added for Spanish (Spain) and Catalan.
- WordPress minimum version corrected to 3.6 based on actual function usage (wp-compat analysis).
Changed
- Minimum WordPress version updated from 4.1 to 3.6.
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
- POT file regenerated via WP-CLI i18n.
Added
- Spanish (Spain) translation (es_ES).
- Catalan translation (ca).
Compatibility
- WordPress: 3.6 – 7.1
- PHP: 5.6 – 8.5
Tests
- PHP Coding Standards: 3.13.5
- WordPress Coding Standards: 3.3.0
- PHPStan: 2.2.2 (level 9)
- PHPUnit: 9.6.34
2.0.1
Release date: 2026-06-05
Highlights
- Major bugfix release addressing three critical issues found during pre-deploy audit.
Fixed
- Context cache not resetting between emails in the same PHP process.
- Duplicate Reply-To header injected when an existing Reply-To was present.
- Migration hook only running on admin_init — missed WP-CLI activations.
- RFC 5322 display name quoting now applied only when the name contains special characters.
Added
- Developer filters: wp_mail_replyto_context and wp_mail_replyto_header.
- load_plugin_textdomain() for translation support on WordPress < 4.6.
Security
- sanitize_callback added to legacy option registrations.
Compatibility
- WordPress: 4.1 – 6.9
- PHP: 5.6 – 8.5
Tests
- PHP Coding Standards: 3.13.5
- WordPress Coding Standards: 3.3.0
- PHPStan: 2.2.2 (level 9)
- PHPUnit: 9.6.34
Previous versions
If you want to see the full changelog, visit the changelog page.
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FAQ
Reply-To for WP_Mail: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Reply-To for WP_Mail free?
Yes. Reply-To for WP_Mail is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Reply-To for WP_Mail safe to use in 2026?
Reply-To for WP_Mail works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Reply-To for WP_Mail?
Reply-To for WP_Mail is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,683 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 136 times in the last 30 days.
Does Reply-To for WP_Mail work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Reply-To for WP_Mail up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Reply-To for WP_Mail need?
Reply-To for WP_Mail requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Reply-To for WP_Mail last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.3, was released on August 18, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Reply-To for WP_Mail?
Reply-To for WP_Mail is developed and maintained by ROBOTSTXT.es.
What are the best alternatives to Reply-To for WP_Mail?
The most popular alternatives to Reply-To for WP_Mail are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).
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