Sendy Widget
This plugin provides an easy, lightweight widget to let your users sign up for your Sendy list.
Consider an alternative
Sendy Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sendy Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| newsletter widget | >100 |
| sendy | #15 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About Sendy Widget
From the official readme · v1.4Description
This plugin provides an easy, lightweight way to let your users sign up for your Sendy list.
You can use it to sign up users for several different lists by placing the widget in the sidebar.
Email validation before user submits the form.
Please note that you will need Sendy App Setup on your server before you can use this widget.
Features:
- is easy to use
- Email validation before submitting to sendy
- encourages the collection of only information that you actually need i.e. an email address (or name if you want)
Get more features in Pro version
- Integration with WooCommerce
- Integration with Buddypress
- Integration with Easy Digital Downloads
- Captcha to prevent spam
- Support Multiple list subscription
- Shortcode for subscribing and unsubscribe forms
- Terms & conditions checkbox
- Ajax Enabled
- Support Sendy Custom Fields
- Subscriber count in Frontend of the widget
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Installation
To install Sendy, follow these steps:
- Download and unzip the plugin
- Upload the entire sendy-widget/ directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Appearence-> Widget in Admin panel
- Add you sendy installation url and List Id
- Save it and check in frontend!
Frequently asked questions
How to use it?
Go to Appearence-> Widget in Admin panel, add the Sendy installation url and list Id and save it. Check the screenshot for more info
Have Feedback
Please send me your feedback here for any new features you want to see in the next version of this plugin. I will be glad to receive feedback.
Changelog
First stable version released.
1.4
- Multiple widgets can be added on page.
1.3
- Fixed page redirecting to 404 page after Sendy form submits.
1.2
- API key is now not visible in form.
1.1
- Added compatibility for Sendy v4.0 & above.
1.0
- First stable version released.
Screenshots
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Best Sendy Widget alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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1K+ |
| 3 |
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FAQ
Sendy Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Sendy Widget free?
Yes. Sendy Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sendy Widget safe to use in 2026?
Sendy Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sendy Widget?
Sendy Widget is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,748 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 174 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sendy Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Sendy Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Sendy Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on November 26, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Sendy Widget?
Sendy Widget is developed and maintained by Aman.
What are the best alternatives to Sendy Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Sendy Widget are Newsletter Subscription Form (1K+ installs) and WP Email Delivery (100+ installs).
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