Inactive User Automated Email

  • I have yet to find a good solution to my problem. I would like to send an automated email to inactive users or users that have not logged in after X amount of days. I have read this can be accomplished by running a WP cron.

    I would like to try to not use a plugin, although I may reconsider it if the plugin is lightweight. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Anonymous User 9055193

    (@anonymized-9055193)

    Hi there,

    A couple things…

    1. Plugins extend the functionality of WordPress. You can have 1 plugin installed or 100+, etc. WordPress itself is essentially built with many, many core “plugins” working behind the scenes—performing may tasks and operations.

    2. You’re right, a well-coded “lightweight” plugin is always ideal ??

    I don’t know any Cron plugins off the top-of-my-head, but essentially you need something that:

    • Periodically scans user accounts
    • Checks the user’s sign-up date/time
    • Compares the sign-up to a timeframe you define
    • Sends a WP email to users within that timeframe

    This is customization you’ll need to do yourself or hire a developer since it’s not built-in. This reference is a good starting point:

    https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Function_Reference/wp_cron

    There might be a plugin that already does this. I’m not sure. Someone else may be able to help you find a better solution. But those are 2 good key points above to remember.

    Good luck!

    Thread Starter Maverickk

    (@maverickk)

    Thanks Tada for the feedback. I elaborated on the sequence of events required for a cron to properly send out an automated email. I should have been a little more descriptive on what I am looking for. I was wondering if there was a snippet that someone has come up with that is tried and proven that I can customize to suit my needs that follows the sequence of events you outlined.

    If not and if a plugin even exists that provides the solution I may just use that.

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