# Order Notification By Category for WooCommerce

> Order Notification By Category fo… has 200+ active installs and 150 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Order Notification By Category… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**if you want to add more recipients to the new woocommerce order’s notification but not want to send every new woocommerce order notification to all. This plugin will help to do that. By using this, you can add email…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 3,038
- **Downloads (30 days):** 150 (+8.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 16, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Logic Everest (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/logiceverest/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wc-order-notification-by-category/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,131 |
| [notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification/) | #40 | 307 |
| [order](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/order/) | #32 | 195 |
| [recipient](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/recipient/) | #1 | 3 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,796 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| notification | >100 | 9,102 |
| order | >100 | 10,000 |
| recipient | >100 | 1,787 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – Free SMTP Plugin with Gmail, Outlook, Amazon SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, Zoho & other SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,206) | Oct 8, 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 (372) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (726) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 Order Notification By Category… free?
Yes. Order Notification By Category… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Order Notification By Category… safe to use in 2026?
Order Notification By Category… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Order Notification By Category…?
Order Notification By Category… is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,038 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 150 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Order Notification By Category… work with WordPress 7.1?
Order Notification By Category… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Order Notification By Category… need?
Order Notification By Category… requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Order Notification By Category… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 16, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Order Notification By Category…?
Order Notification By Category… is developed and maintained by Logic Everest.

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


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