Description

WooDrill connects WooCommerce to the transactional email service Mandrill, routing all store messages (new order, invoice, receipt, password reset, administrative notes) through the Mandrill API instead of the native PHP wp_mail function. It is geared towards those who sell in volume on WooCommerce and have lost emails falling into spam or disappearing due to shared hosting server sending limits.

Main Features of WooDrill

  • Mandrill API Routing
    Replaces the standard WordPress email sending by redirecting store emails through Mandrill’s SMTP infrastructure.
  • Full Notification Coverage
    Intercepts emails for new orders, processing, completion, refund, invoice, and password change.
  • API Key Configuration
    Connects the Mandrill account by pasting the API key in the admin panel, without editing server files.
  • Customizable Sender
    Allows defining the name and origin address of emails sent by the store directly in the plugin options.
  • Compatible with Native WooCommerce Workflow
    Maintains the original WooCommerce templates and triggers, changing only the message transport layer.

Benefits of WooDrill

  • Higher Deliverability of Orders
    Reduces the chance of purchase confirmations falling into the customers’ spam box.
  • Centralized Sending Tracking
    Logs and statistics of messages become available in the Mandrill panel itself.
  • Independence from Hosting Server
    Bypasses sending limits imposed by shared plans and SMTP port blocks.
  • Quick Deployment in the Store
    Activates email redirection in minutes without changing WooCommerce templates or hooks.

Who is WooDrill Indicated For?

  • Those who maintain a WooCommerce store and notice that order confirmations are disappearing or going to spam.
  • Those who operate on shared hosting with a daily email sending limit through PHP mail.
  • Those who already use the Mandrill account for other applications and want to unify the store’s transactional email sending on the same platform.

How to Download WooDrill

WooDrill is available for download here on Ultrapack. After obtaining the .zip file, access Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin in the WordPress panel, select the package, and activate. After activation, configure the API key and sender in the plugin options so that WooCommerce starts using Mandrill for sending messages.

In catalogs with a high flow of orders, the weak point usually lies in the email transport layer, not in the template. WooDrill solves exactly this layer by replacing the native PHP function with the Mandrill API, preserving WooCommerce templates, hooks, and workflows, and returning predictability to the sending of transactional notifications that support post-purchase communication with the customer.

Frequently asked questions

Is WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce GPL-licensed?

Yes. WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce cost at Ultrapack?

WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce include updates?

Yes. The current version of WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce is 1.7.0, published at Ultrapack on Aug 15, 2018. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WooDrill – Mandrill For WooCommerce goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.