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Fix Email Return-Path

Simple plugin that sets the PHPMailer->Sender variable so that the return-path is correctly set when using wp_mail.

By mishalpatel·Sender·Free
1(1 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 5 years ago
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As of April 2026, Fix Email Return-Path is a WordPress sender plugin with 200 active installations and a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 5 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Site Mailer – SMTP Replacement, Email….

1/51 reviews
200active installs
1.9K+total downloads
9 yearssince 2017

Overview

This plugin sets the PHPMailer Sender (return-path) the same as the From address if it’s not correctly set.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

11 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 5.5.18
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.5

  • Change of Author
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Contributors

mishalpatelmishalpatel
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.5
Last Updated
Sep 3, 2020
WP Requires
3.0.1+
Tested Up To
5.5.18
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
200
Downloads
1.9K+
Added
Apr 10, 2017
Business
Free

Tags

senderphpmailerreturn-path

Developer

M
mishalpatel
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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