Plugin info

Total downloads: 69
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/7/2025 (24 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/14/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 24 days ago

68/100

Is Email Override for SendGrid abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 24 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

This plugin overrides the default WordPress email sending function with SendGrid’s Mail Send API.

Key Features:

  • Toggle Email Override for SendGrid on/off
  • Enter your SendGrid API key
  • Customize the “From” email and name
  • Send a test email directly from the settings page
  • Clean and native WordPress admin UI

External Services

This plugin integrates with the SendGrid email delivery service to send outgoing emails via its API instead of the default wp_mail() function.

When enabled, the plugin communicates with the following SendGrid API endpoint: https://api.sendgrid.com/v3/mail/send

Data sent to SendGrid includes:
– Sender name and email
– Recipient email(s)
– Email subject
– Message body (text or HTML)
– Optional headers (Cc, Bcc)

The plugin requires a valid SendGrid API key to function. This credential is stored in your WordPress database and used only to authenticate API requests to SendGrid.

Privacy Notice:
By using this plugin, you agree to SendGrid’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ensure your use of SendGrid complies with local privacy laws and your own data protection policies.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/sendgrid-email-override/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings > SendGrid Email.
  4. Enter your SendGrid API key, set the sender info, and enable the override.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I disable the override?

The default WordPress email system will be used again.

Where can I find my SendGrid API key?

In your SendGrid account, under Settings > API Keys.

Can I send HTML emails or add attachments?

HTML emails are supported. Attachments are not supported in this version.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. Settings panel with SendGrid API key and sender inputs

    Settings panel with SendGrid API key and sender inputs

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release with API override, test email function, and admin settings page.