Send Emails with Resend
Resend for WordPress integrates the Resend.com API, replacing PHPMailer to ensure reliable email delivery through Resend.com's robust service.
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.
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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 Send Emails with Resend stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| >100 | |
| resend | #2 |
| smtp | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Send Emails with Resend
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
Resend for WordPress replaces the default PHPMailer in WordPress with the Resend.com API, allowing you to send emails through Resend.com’s reliable email delivery service.
Attribution
The Resend plugin utilizes the Resend.com API. Neither this plugin nor its author(s) are affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Resend.com.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/send-emails-with-resenddirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure the plugin?
After activating the plugin, go to the Settings page and enter your Resend.com API key. You can find your API key in your Resend.com account dashboard.
What happens to my existing email functionality?
The plugin will replace the default PHPMailer in WordPress with the Resend.com API. All emails sent by your WordPress site will be routed through Resend.com.
Can I use this plugin with other email plugins?
This plugin is designed to replace the default PHPMailer, so it may conflict with other plugins that modify the email sending process.
Changelog
1.3.0
- Feature: Vendor dependencies are now scoped using Strauss to prevent class conflicts with other plugins sharing the same libraries
1.2.0
- Fix: reply-to to go to admin email
- Feature: update resend library to 1.1.0
1.1.0
- Compatibility with WP 6.7
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Send Emails with Resend: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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