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WP PlugIndex currently records Bentostudio Mail version 2.0.6 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Overview
About this plugin
Secure Mail Delivery
Sending via SMTP resolves delivery issues with WordPress emails.
Messages are securely authenticated, reliably delivered, and do not end up in spam folders. The built-in email log allows you to track emails in compliance with the GDPR (DSGVO).
The plugin offers SMTP sending and email logging without relying on third-party providers. You retain full control over your data.
All features are completely free—no Pro version or subscription required.
Mail Log & Analytics
Logs all outgoing emails (similar to Flamingo).
Tracks failed delivery attempts for quick troubleshooting.
Identifies the sending source in the statistics (e.g. Contact Form 7, WordPress system notifications and others).
Data Privacy First
Privacy by design: All log data is stored exclusively in your local database —no external services, no cloud connections.
Fully customizable retention policy based on log count and storage duration.
Built-in data minimization features complying with major global privacy standards, including GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), LGPD (Brazil), PIPA (South Korea), PDPA (Singapore), and DPDPA (India).
Automatic deletion of outdated logs ( Data Retention Policy ).
New: Privacy Mode (disables storing email body content).
SMTP Settings
Simple SMTP configuration in the WordPress backend.
Two-step diagnostics (socket test & PHPMailer handshake) with debug log.
Sending of test emails and detection of other active SMTP plugins.
Access Control
Access to the log or SMTP settings can be easily assigned to existing WordPress user roles. This allows even editors to view statistics or other settings.
Multisite Compatible
Configure settings individually for each single site.
Shared log table prevents database clutter and eliminates excessive separate queries.
Optimized performance for large multisite networks.
Additional Technical Features
Clean uninstall: Completely removes all database tables and settings.
Deleted data is permanently purged and cannot be recovered.
Support the Development
Bentostudio Mail is 100% free, without any hidden costs or Pro versions. If you enjoy using it, there are a few ways you can support the ongoing development:
Rate the plugin: Please leave a ★★★★★ review on WordPress.org.
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WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
email log
mail log
gdpr
smtp
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested with WP 7.1
Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.2 · PHP 8.0
Update activity25 Sept 20261mo ago
“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.
Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
Version2.0.5→2.0.6
WordPress compatibility7.1.1→7.1.2
Version2.0.4→2.0.5
WordPress compatibility7.1→7.1.1
Tracking & source
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