# Send Emails with Resend

> Send Emails with Resend has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 407 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Send Emails with Resend works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Resend for WordPress integrates the Resend.com API, replacing PHPMailer to ensure reliable email delivery through Resend.com's robust service.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 4,951
- **Downloads (30 days):** 407 (-4.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CloudCatch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cloudcatch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/send-emails-with-resend/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | #25 | 504 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | #98 | 1,135 |
| [resend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/resend/) | #1 | 9 |
| [smtp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smtp/) | #34 | 326 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| resend | #2 | 621 |
| smtp | >100 | 1,546 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 91.4%
- 1.1: 5.7%
- 1.2: 2.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Make Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/integromat-connector/) | 70K+ | 2.7/5 (25) | Feb 9, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Jul 25, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [WPGraphQL for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-acf/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP REST API Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-controller/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Send Emails with Resend free?
Yes. Send Emails with Resend is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Send Emails with Resend safe to use in 2026?
Send Emails with Resend works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Send Emails with Resend?
Send Emails with Resend is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,951 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 407 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Send Emails with Resend work with WordPress 7.1?
Send Emails with Resend is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Send Emails with Resend need?
Send Emails with Resend requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Send Emails with Resend last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on March 9, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Send Emails with Resend?
Send Emails with Resend is developed and maintained by CloudCatch.

### What are the best alternatives to Send Emails with Resend?
The most popular alternatives to Send Emails with Resend are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).


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