Title: My Newsletter Author: Georgijevic Published: 23. Februar 2014 Last modified: 13. August 2026 --- Plugins suchen ![](https://ps.w.org/my-newsletter/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3501085) ![](https://ps.w.org/my-newsletter/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3470678) # My Newsletter Von [Georgijevic](https://profiles.wordpress.org/georgijevic/) [Herunterladen](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/my-newsletter.2.6.2.zip) * [Details](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/#description) * [Rezensionen](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/#reviews) * [Installation](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/#installation) * [Entwicklung](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/) ## Beschreibung My Newsletter is a lightweight WordPress newsletter plugin focused on a practical use case many site owners need immediately: * Send a campaign to WordPress users. * Send a campaign to commenters (optionally only commenters from a specific post). * Import and manage your own mailing list (CSV/TXT upload, simple XLSX upload, or paste emails). * Queue the campaign and process it in the background (batch sending). * Include unsubscribe links in every message. * Track basic campaign progress in the admin area. * Optional file logging for troubleshooting large sends. * Optional built-in SMTP settings (with SMTP test) (no external SMTP plugin required). * Save and load reusable email templates (v2.5.0). * Manage templates (edit/rename/duplicate/delete) from My Newsletter Templates( v2.6.0). * Import/export templates as JSON for backup and migration (My Newsletter Templates)( v2.6.1). This plugin is intentionally simple and WordPress-native: * Email sending uses `wp_mail()` (https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/ wp_mail/). * Background processing uses WP-Cron (https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/cron/). * File uploads in the admin import flow use `wp_handle_upload()` (https://developer. wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_handle_upload/). #### Mailing list import & management (v2.3.0) My Newsletter lets you import and manage your own subscriber list: * Import subscribers via CSV/TXT upload, simple XLSX upload, or copy/paste. * Preview the first rows before writing to the database. * Choose merge behavior: Update existing or Skip existing. * Built-in list tools: search, export CSV, delete selected, delete all matching search, and delete by domain. * Suppression list (unsubscribed): view/export and remove suppression (admin-only). Important: You are responsible for ensuring you have a lawful basis/consent to email imported contacts, and every campaign must include a working unsubscribe option. Then, when composing a campaign, choose **Mailing list (imported)** as the recipient source. #### Core functionality * **Campaign composer (admin screen)** - Create a newsletter subject and HTML content. - Use the WordPress editor for message body content. - Choose recipient source: - Users + Commenters - Users only - Commenters only - Commenters on a specific post - Mailing list (imported) * **Background queue processing** - Recipients are queued in custom plugin tables. - Sending runs in batches through WP-Cron (instead of trying to send everything in one browser request). - Reduces the risk of timeouts and broken sends on slower hosting. * **Test email before full campaign** - Send a test message to any email address from the composer screen. - Uses the same rendering path and unsubscribe footer logic as real sends. * **Secure unsubscribe links** - Every email includes an unsubscribe URL. - Unsubscribe tokens use an HMAC-based signature (derived from WordPress salts; see `wp_salt()` https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_salt/). - Unsubscribed addresses are stored and skipped in future campaigns. * **Email templates (save/load) (v2.5.0)** - Save the current subject + content as a template. - Load a saved template into the composer to reuse it for a new campaign. - Templates are stored locally on your site (not sent anywhere). * **Template variables (placeholders)** - `{{site_name}}` - `{{site_url}}` - `{{recipient_name}}` - `{{recipient_email}}` - `{{unsubscribe_url}}` * **Settings screen** - From name - From email - Reply-To (optional) - Max emails per cron run (batch size) - Footer HTML (appended to outgoing emails) - Logging (optional) * **Optional log file (v2.3.3)** - Enable logging in Settings Logging. - View, download, and clear logs in **My Newsletter Logs**. - Logs are stored in `wp-content/uploads/my-newsletter/wpnl.log`. * **Basic campaign tracking** - Shows recent campaigns in admin. - Displays queue progress (total / sent / failed / queued). ### User Guide (v2.3.3) #### 1) Quick start (5–10 minutes) 1. Install and activate the plugin. 2. Go to **My Newsletter Settings** and set: 3. * From name * From email (prefer an address on your domain) 4. Go to **My Newsletter** (campaign composer) and send a **Test email** to your own address first. 5. Create a campaign: 6. * Enter Subject * Enter Message (HTML supported via the editor) * Choose recipients (Users / Commenters / Mailing list) * Click **Queue & Start Sending** (wording may vary by screen) If you don’t see progress, read the “WP‑Cron” section below. #### 1B) Email templates (Save / Load) (v2.5.0) On the **My Newsletter** campaign screen you can reuse content without retyping: 1. Write your Subject and Content (or load an existing template). 2. To save: enter a template name and click **Save Email Template**. 3. To load: choose a template from the dropdown and click **Load Email Template**. Tip: keep templates generic (e.g. “Welcome email”, “Promo template”), then adjust the final message before queuing. #### 1C) Manage Templates (v2.6.0) Use **My Newsletter Templates** to manage your saved templates: * **Add New** to create a template from scratch. * **Edit** to update the template name (rename), subject, or body. * **Duplicate** to quickly create a variation. * **Delete** to remove a template you no longer need. Templates are local to your site and can be loaded into the campaign composer using** Load Email Template**. #### 2) Settings explained (My Newsletter Settings) * **From name / From email** Used as the sender identity in outgoing messages. WordPress email is sent via `wp_mail()` and your mail transport decides the final headers (https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/wp_mail/). * **Reply‑To (optional)** If you want replies to go to a different inbox than “ From”. * **Max emails per cron run (batch size)** Limits how many emails each WP‑Cron run tries to send. Smaller batches reduce timeouts on shared hosting. WP‑Cron is traffic-driven by default (https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/cron/). * **Footer HTML** Appended to every message. Best practice is to include: - your site name, - a short reason why the recipient is receiving the email, - and an unsubscribe link (the plugin can insert `{{unsubscribe_url}}`). * **Logging (optional, v2.3.3)** Enable logging when troubleshooting unexpected queue behavior or mail failures. 1. Go to **My Newsletter Settings Logging** and enable the log file. 2. Re-run sending (WP-Cron or “Run queue now”). 3. Open **My Newsletter Logs** to view, download, or clear the log. * Logs are stored in `wp-content/uploads/my-newsletter/wpnl.log`. #### 3) Creating a campaign (My Newsletter Campaigns) 1. **Subject**: what recipients will see. 2. **Message body**: use the editor; HTML is allowed. 3. **Placeholders**: you can personalize using: 4. * `{{recipient_name}}`, `{{recipient_email}}` 5. **Recipients**: choose one: 6. * Users (WP users) * Commenters (emails from approved comments) * Commenters for a specific post * Mailing list (imported) Then click the action button to queue recipients and start sending. #### 4) Recipient sources: what exactly is included * **Users** Uses WordPress user emails (typically `wp_users.user_email`). WordPress user data is stored in core tables (https://developer.wordpress.org/apis/wpdb/). * **Commenters** Uses emails from comment records (typically `wp_comments.comment_author_email`) and only approved comments are considered in typical implementations (WordPress comment basics: https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/get_comments/). * **Commenters on a specific post** Same as Commenters, but filtered by post ID. * **Mailing list (imported)** Uses subscribers stored by this plugin in its own table. This list is independent from WP users/comments. #### 5) Mailing list import (My Newsletter Mailing List) You have two import methods: **Upload file** or **Paste**. ### 5A) Upload (CSV/TXT) Best and most reliable method. **Recommended columns** * `email` (required) * `name` (optional) **CSV example** email,name ana@example.com,Ana marko@example.com,Marko The plugin will: * accept comma/semicolon/tab-delimited CSV (delimiter auto-detected),* accept a header row if it contains `email`, * validate emails with WordPress helpers like `sanitize_email()` and `is_email()` (https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/ functions/sanitize_email/ and https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/ is_email/), * deduplicate by email during the import batch, * skip emails that are already unsubscribed. **Export from Excel / Google Sheets** * Export to CSV. XLSX support exists, but CSV is safer for complex sheets. ### 5B) Upload (XLSX) XLSX support is intentionally minimal to keep the plugin lightweight. Requirements: * First worksheet (sheet1) * Column A = email * Column B = name ( optional) * If cell A1 contains “email”, that row is treated as header and skipped If your XLSX is more complex, export to CSV first. ### 5C) Paste emails (copy/paste) Paste supports: * one email per line, * comma/semicolon separated emails, * `Name `, * 2-column lines: `email,name` or `name,email` (comma/tab/ semicolon). Examples: ana@example.com marko@example.com,Marko Ana Example [ana@example.com](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/ana@example.com?output_format=md) Marko Example [marko@example.com](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/marko@example.com?output_format=md) After import, the screen shows: * imported count, * invalid count, * duplicate count, * skipped unsubscribed count. ### 5D) Import workflow (Preview + merge rules) 1. Go to **My Newsletter Mailing List**. 2. Upload a file (CSV/TXT/XLSX) or paste emails. 3. Click **Preview import**. 4. Confirm you have lawful basis/consent (required). 5. Choose merge behavior: 6. * **Update existing (recommended):** update name/source/updated_at for existing emails. * **Skip existing:** only add new emails. 7. Click **Import now**. After import, you can export and clean the list using: * Export subscribers CSV,* Delete selected (bulk), * Delete all matching search, * Delete by domain (e.g. ` example.com`). #### 6) Viewing and managing the list In **My Newsletter Mailing List**, you can: * see the total subscriber count, * search by email or name, * browse paginated results, * export subscribers as CSV,* delete selected subscribers (bulk), * delete all subscribers matching the current search (with confirmation), * delete by domain (e.g. `example.com`) for quick cleanup. In **Mailing List Suppression list**, you can: * view unsubscribed emails (suppressed),* export suppression list as CSV, * remove suppression (admin-only) if you need to re-subscribe someone manually. #### 7) WP‑Cron and reliable background sending This plugin uses WP‑Cron to send queued emails in batches. WP‑Cron runs on site visits (traffic). On low‑traffic sites, campaigns may send slowly (https://developer. wordpress.org/plugins/cron/). For reliable sending on production: * Configure a real server cron to hit `wp-cron. php` at a fixed interval. WordPress explains this approach here: https://developer. wordpress.org/plugins/cron/#what-is-wp-cron. Admin tools: * In **My Newsletter Settings**, use **Run queue now** (admin-only) to process one batch immediately for testing/troubleshooting. * The Settings screen includes ready-to-copy cron examples (curl/wget) for common hosting setups. #### 8) Deliverability (what matters most) This plugin hands off email to WordPress via `wp_mail()` (https://developer.wordpress. org/reference/functions/wp_mail/). Deliverability depends on your mail transport and DNS. If you care about inbox placement: * Use an SMTP provider (or transactional email service). * Use a sender on your own domain. * Configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC (vendor- specific docs). #### 9) Compliance and consent (your responsibility) The plugin provides unsubscribe links, but it does not enforce consent or double opt‑in. You must only email people you have a lawful basis to contact and you must honor opt‑outs. * FTC CAN‑SPAM overview: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam- act-compliance-guide-business * EU GDPR overview (lawful basis, consent, etc.): https://commission.europa.eu/ law/law-topic/data-protection/reform/what-does-general-data-protection-regulation- gdpr-govern_en ## Installation #### Standard WordPress upload (ZIP) 1. In WordPress admin, go to **Plugins Add New Upload Plugin**. 2. Upload the plugin ZIP package. 3. Activate **My Newsletter**. 4. Go to **My Newsletter Settings** and configure sender details. 5. Create your first campaign in **My Newsletter** and send a test email first. #### Manual installation 1. Upload the `my-newsletter` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate the plugin in **Plugins**. 3. Configure settings and send a test email first. ## FAQ ### Does this plugin use double opt-in? Not yet. Version 2.1.0 focuses on admin-triggered newsletter sending, background queue processing, secure unsubscribe handling, and list importing. ### Why is my campaign sending slowly? Because WP-Cron is traffic based (https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/cron/). If your site has little traffic, cron jobs run less frequently. Configure a real cron job for more reliable processing. ### Can I send to only commenters from one post? Yes. Choose **Commenters on a specific post** and select the post in the composer screen. ### Does it track opens/clicks? No. This plugin tracks send queue progress only (queued / sent / failed). It does not include analytics pixels or click tracking. ### Will unsubscribed addresses receive future campaigns? No. The plugin checks its unsubscribe table before queuing recipients. ### What if `wp_mail()` fails? Failed sends are marked as failed in the queue. For more reliable sending, configure SMTP and verify the sender domain (see `wp_mail()` docs: https://developer.wordpress. org/reference/functions/wp_mail/). ### What file should I upload for mailing list import? CSV is best. XLSX works only for simple two-column sheets (A=email, B=name). Paste import is good for quick lists. ### How do I import my mailing list? Go to **My Newsletter Mailing List**. Upload CSV/TXT/XLSX or paste emails, then** Preview import** and choose the merge rule before importing. ### What happens if an email is already unsubscribed? Imported emails that are currently suppressed (unsubscribed) are skipped by design. You can review them in **Mailing List Suppression list**. ### Can I export or delete subscribers in bulk? Yes. You can export subscribers as CSV, delete selected rows, delete all matching your current search, or delete by domain. ## Rezensionen Zu diesem Plugin liegen noch keine Rezensionen vor. ## Mitwirkende und Entwickler „My Newsletter“ ist Open-Source-Software. Folgende Menschen haben an diesem Plugin mitgewirkt: Mitwirkende * [ Georgijevic ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/georgijevic/) [Übersetze „My Newsletter“ in deine Sprache.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/my-newsletter) ### Interessiert an der Entwicklung? [Durchstöbere den Code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-newsletter/), sieh dir das [SVN-Repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/my-newsletter/) an oder abonniere das [Entwicklungsprotokoll](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/my-newsletter/) per [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/my-newsletter/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Änderungsprotokoll #### 2.6.2 * Tested My Newsletter with WordPress 7.1 pre-release (Beta 4) and updated the compatibility declaration to WordPress 7.1. * Fix: import preview now reliably uses its local WordPress filesystem fallback when the configured filesystem transport is unavailable or not authenticated. #### 2.6.1 * Added Templates JSON Import/Export (backup/migrate templates between sites) in My Newsletter Templates. * Updated plugin description and usage instructions for template library. #### 2.6.0 * Added Manage Templates submenu (My Newsletter Templates): create, edit/rename, duplicate, and delete templates. * Improved template workflow documentation (save/load + manage). #### 2.5.0 * Added email templates: Save Email Template + Load Email Template in the campaign composer. #### 2.4.1 * Added SMTP Test tool in Settings to send a test email and log the result. #### 2.4.0 * Built-in SMTP settings (Hostinger email compatible) so you can send newsletters without installing a separate SMTP plugin. * Added Hostinger sending-limit guidance and recommended throttling notes on the Settings screen. * Updated plugin description and documentation for mailing list import, SMTP, logging, and stop/resume controls. #### 2.3.6 * Optional SMTP settings (Host/Port/Encryption/Auth/Username/Password) built into My Newsletter (no external SMTP plugin required). * Uses WordPress PHPMailer hooks; password field is not displayed and is only updated when you enter a new value. #### 2.3.5 * Fix: Stop/Resume campaign actions no longer trigger a fatal error; add proper admin-post and AJAX handlers. #### 2.3.4 * Added Stop/Resume controls for campaigns (pause sending without deleting queued emails) * Queue processing skips stopped/paused campaigns and safely releases in-flight( sending) items #### 2.3.3 * Added optional log file (uploads/my-newsletter/wpnl.log) with Logs screen (view/ download/clear) * Added queue run locking and „sending“ claim status to reduce duplicate processing when cron overlaps * Added send attempt/success/failure log entries to help diagnose large sends #### 2.3.2 * Plugin Check fixes: filesystem handling via WP_Filesystem, CSV export without file handles, and SQL prepare improvements. #### 2.3.1 * Documentation update: clarified mailing list import & management in Description and User Guide * Added step-by-step import workflow section (Preview + merge rules) and updated list management guidance * Updated FAQs for import, suppression behavior, and bulk export/delete #### 2.3.0 * Added compliance UX in import preview (lawful basis / consent confirmation required) * Added „Delete all matching search“ (with confirmation) and „Delete by domain“ tools for large lists * Added Settings Queue tools: „Run queue now“ (admin-only) and Real cron setup examples #### 2.2.0 List management + suppression UI, plus import preview and merge rules. #### 2.1.0 * Added Mailing List screen with import via CSV/TXT upload, simple XLSX upload, and paste * Added „Mailing list (imported)“ as a campaign recipient source (queued directly from DB for performance) * Added new list table (`wpnl_list`) with safe upsert and uninstall cleanup * Added detailed User Guide section to readme for repository reviewers and end users #### 2.0.2 * Fixed remaining Plugin Check errors (escaping, discouraged functions, and `wp_parse_url()` compatibility) * Added `languages` directory to satisfy plugin header `Domain Path` * Updated readme metadata (`Tested up to`, tags) for repository review * Cleaned uninstall routine variable prefixes and PHPCS annotations #### 2.0.1 * Plugin Check compatibility pass and cleanup * Unified plugin text domain to `my-newsletter` * Cleaned plugin header metadata * Replaced anonymous PHP callbacks with named methods * Moved textdomain loading to proper hook flow * Hardened AJAX handlers (nonce verification, capability checks, input unslashing/ sanitization) * Improved PHPCS annotations for custom DB table queries and uninstall routine * Added repository placeholder assets (icons/banners) * Bundled improved readme documentation #### 2.0.0 * Modernized rewrite / rework of the plugin structure * Added background queue processing and campaign composer ## Meta * Version **2.6.2** * Zuletzt aktualisiert **vor 2 Monaten** * Aktive Installationen **10+** * WordPress-Version ** 5.8 oder höher ** * Getestet bis **7.1.3** * PHP-Version ** 7.4 oder höher ** * Sprache * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/) * Schlagwörter * [Email Marketing](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-marketing/)[email newsletter](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email-newsletter/) [mailing list](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mailing-list/)[newsletter](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/newsletter/) [smtp](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/smtp/) * [Erweiterte Ansicht](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/my-newsletter/advanced/) ## Bewertungen 5 von 5 Sternen. * [ 3 5-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-Sterne-Rezensionen ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/?filter=1) [Deine Rezension](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/#new-post) [Alle Rezensionen anzeigen](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/my-newsletter/reviews/) ## Mitwirkende * [ Georgijevic ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/georgijevic/) ## Support Möchtest du etwas mitteilen? 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