Title: Dropndot Email Subscriptions and Newsletters Author: Dropndot Solutions Published: July 13, 2026 Last modified: July 13, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/assets/banner-772x250. png?rev=3606097) ![](https://ps.w.org/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/assets/icon-256x256. gif?rev=3606097) # Dropndot Email Subscriptions and Newsletters By [Dropndot Solutions](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dropndot/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters.1.0.2.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/) ## Description Dropndot Email Subscriptions and Newsletters is a full-featured email subscription and newsletter plugin for WordPress. Collect subscribers with double or single opt- in, manage them from a dedicated admin dashboard, send newsletters, and integrate with headless frontends via REST API or GraphQL. #### Core Features * Double opt-in and single opt-in subscription modes * Customizable confirmation, welcome, and unsubscribe email templates * One-click unsubscribe with optional confirmation emails * Admin dashboard with statistics, search, filters, and bulk actions * CSV export with geolocation data (country, region) * Subscription form shortcode with customizable appearance #### Advanced Features * Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 spam protection (optional) * IP-based rate limiting * Automatic geolocation via ipinfo.io * Custom confirmation and unsubscribe pages * Admin email notifications for new subscriptions and unsubscribes * REST API for full CRUD operations * GraphQL support (requires the [WPGraphQL](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-graphql/) plugin) * Headless frontend integration for Next.js and React applications * AJAX-powered admin interface #### Email Newsletter Features * Email template management with TinyMCE editor * Send newsletters immediately or schedule for future delivery * Country-based subscriber filtering * Batch processing for large subscriber lists (10,000+) * Real-time progress tracking during sends * Complete sending history with statistics * HTML emails optimized for major email clients #### Shortcodes * `[dropemsu_form]` — Display a subscription form (optional `title` and `button_text` attributes). * `[dropemsu_confirmation_status]` — Show confirmation status on a custom confirmation page. * `[dropemsu_unsubscribe_status]` — Show unsubscribe status on a custom unsubscribe page. #### REST API All routes are registered under the `dropemsu-manager/v1` namespace and include endpoints for listing, creating, updating, deleting, confirming, and unsubscribing. ### External services This plugin may connect to third-party services when the related features are enabled: **ipinfo.io** (Geolocation) * Used to detect subscriber country and region from IP address during subscription. * Data sent: visitor IP address. * [Terms of Service](https://ipinfo.io/terms-of-service) * [Privacy Policy](https://ipinfo.io/privacy-policy) **Google reCAPTCHA** (Spam protection, optional) * Used when reCAPTCHA is enabled in plugin settings. * Data sent: information required by Google reCAPTCHA to verify submissions. * [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) * [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) ## Installation 1. Upload the `dropemsu-manager` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install through the **Plugins > Add New** screen in WordPress. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu. 3. Go to **Subscriptions > Settings** to configure subscription, email, security, and API options. 4. Add the `[dropemsu_form]` shortcode to any page or post to display a subscription form. Upon activation, the plugin creates the required database tables and sets default options automatically. ## FAQ ### How do I enable double opt-in? Go to **Subscriptions > Settings > Subscription** and enable **Require Email Confirmation**. ### Can I use this with a Next.js or React frontend? Yes. Enable **Frontend Integration** under **Subscriptions > Settings > API & Info** and use the REST API endpoints from your headless application. ### Does this work with WPGraphQL? Yes, when the [WPGraphQL](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-graphql/) plugin is installed. Enable GraphQL under **Subscriptions > Settings > API & Info**. ### How do I customize email templates? For confirmation, welcome, and unsubscribe emails, go to **Subscriptions > Settings > Emails**. For newsletters, go to **Subscriptions > Email Newsletter > Templates**. ### Can I export subscriptions? Yes. Use the **Export to CSV** button on the Subscriptions admin page. Exports include geolocation data. ### Is reCAPTCHA required? No. reCAPTCHA is optional and can be enabled under **Subscriptions > Settings > Security**. ### Does the plugin work with SMTP plugins? Yes. The plugin uses WordPress’s standard `wp_mail()` function and works with any SMTP or mail delivery plugin. ### How do I send newsletters? Go to **Subscriptions > Email Newsletter**, create or select a template, choose your audience (all subscribers or by country), and send immediately or schedule for later. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Dropndot Email Subscriptions and Newsletters” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Dropndot Solutions ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dropndot/) [Translate “Dropndot Email Subscriptions and Newsletters” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.2 * Renamed generic prefixes to unique `dropemsu_` / `DROPEMSU_` namespace (options, AJAX actions, script handles, nonces, cron hooks, and JavaScript objects) * Sanitized and validated all superglobal input through helper methods with proper unslashing * Migrated legacy `subscription_*` options automatically for existing installations * Removed legacy generic shortcode aliases (`subscription_form`, etc.) — use `dropemsu_form`,` dropemsu_confirmation_status`, and `dropemsu_unsubscribe_status` #### 1.0.1 * Renamed plugin to Dropndot Email Subscriptions and Newsletters for WordPress. org directory compliance * Prefixed AJAX action hooks; legacy action names remain supported for backward compatibility * Moved admin inline CSS and JavaScript to enqueued assets * Secured REST GraphQL endpoint with operation-based permission checks * Added missing REST unsubscribe handler #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Double opt-in and single opt-in subscription modes * Customizable confirmation, welcome, and unsubscribe email templates * Admin dashboard with statistics, search, filters, bulk actions, and CSV export * Email newsletter system with templates, scheduling, and batch processing * REST API and GraphQL support (WPGraphQL required for GraphQL) * Headless frontend integration for Next.js and React * Google reCAPTCHA v2 and v3 support * IP-based rate limiting and geolocation via ipinfo.io * Custom confirmation and unsubscribe pages * Admin notifications for new subscriptions and unsubscribes * Subscription form shortcodes with customizable design ## Meta * Version **1.0.2** * Last updated **17 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.3 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [email](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email/)[GraphQL](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/graphql/) [mailing list](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mailing-list/)[newsletter](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/newsletter/) [subscription](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/subscription/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/dropndot-email-subscriptions-newsletters/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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