Mail Trail
Keep a log of outbound mail and retry the messages WordPress dropped.
Mail Trail is a proposed WordPress plugin — Keep a log of outbound mail and retry the messages WordPress dropped. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 45 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
Updated
At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 45 (45 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- wp_mail
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $15/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
A form says the message was sent while it never left, and the failure is invisible without an SMTP plugin’s upsell.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Site owners and agencies who need to know whether an email left WordPress.
Mail Trail is a proposed WordPress plugin for the gap between “we sent it” and the inbox.
Every wp_mail attempt is logged with the recipient, subject, and the error WordPress or the mailer returned. A failed row can be retried. It does not run a mail server or a newsletter.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Send log
Recipient, subject, time, and the plugin that called wp_mail.
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Failure reason
A failed send stores the error string instead of disappearing.
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Manual retry
Retry a failed message from the log after the mailer is fixed.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Running a mail server
- Marketing automation
- Inbox-placement testing
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
wp_mail
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $15/year
An SMTP plugin’s log, server mail logs, asking the recipient to check spam
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this replace an SMTP plugin?
No. It logs and retries whatever WordPress is already using to send mail.
Does it store the full body?
The log stores subject, recipient, and result. Body storage can be turned off.
Is Mail Trail available to download yet?
No. Mail Trail is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 45 votes needed before development starts.
What does Mail Trail do?
Keep a log of outbound mail and retry the messages WordPress dropped. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Mail Trail be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Mail Trail cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $15/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Mail Trail is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Mail Trail — release notes and access details.
What does Mail Trail require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.