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How to Automatically Send Newsletters for New Posts in WordPress

45 threads Sep 9, 2025 Plugin → Newsletter – send awesome emails from wordpress

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Many WordPress users want to automatically notify their subscribers whenever new content is published. This is a common request for blogs, news sites, and online stores. This guide explains the capabilities of the 'Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress' plugin regarding automated emails and provides the most common solutions for setting them up.

The Core Challenge

The free version of the 'Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress' plugin is primarily designed for creating and sending manual, composed newsletters. It does not include a built-in feature to automatically detect a new post and immediately send a notification email to all subscribers. Users looking for this specific "fire-and-forget" automation often find they need to explore additional options.

Common Solutions and Workarounds

1. The Automated Addon

Based on the sample support threads, the most frequently referenced solution for automatic newsletters is a commercial addon named "Automated." This addon, available on the plugin's official website, is designed to handle scenarios like:

  • Sending a message whenever a new post is published.
  • Sending daily or weekly digests of recent posts.
  • Scheduling newsletters to be sent on a specific day each month (e.g., the 10th of every month).
  • Automatically generating a draft from new posts for an admin to review before sending.

If your goal is hands-off automation, investigating this addon is the recommended path.

2. The Welcome Email for New Subscribers

If the main goal is to ensure new subscribers receive important information missed in a previous broadcast, the plugin's "Welcome Email" feature can be a powerful alternative. As mentioned in the threads, you cannot re-send an already-sent newsletter to new subscribers. However, you can configure a welcome email that is automatically sent immediately after someone subscribes. This is the perfect place to put crucial introductory information or links to key resources.

3. Custom Development (For Developers)

For those with development skills, creating a custom solution using WordPress hooks is a possibility. The sample threads show users attempting to use functions like wp_mail() or custom filters to trigger sends based on post publication. However, it is important to note that the 'Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress' team explicitly states they do not provide support for customizations or custom development. This path requires a strong understanding of WordPress and PHP development.

Important Considerations

  • Sending Method: Whether you send manually or automatically, you will still need a reliable sending method (like your web host's mail function or a dedicated service like Amazon SES) to ensure good deliverability and avoid your emails being marked as spam.
  • Product/CPT Support: Automatic features for custom post types (like WooCommerce products or posts from other plugins) may require specific addons or custom code, as the core plugin is primarily built for standard WordPress posts.

Conclusion

Achieving fully automated post notifications with the 'Newsletter – Send awesome emails from WordPress' plugin typically requires the Automated addon. For simpler use cases, leveraging the welcome email system can effectively communicate with new subscribers. Always ensure you have a reliable email sending service configured, regardless of which method you choose.

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