Packaging change·May 25 → Jun 1, 2026·Week 23, 2026·Marketing & Content
Mailchimp ends free template sending after May 31 deadline
What changed
Trial change
Custom-coded Templates access for Essentials and Free plans changed from 'Create and Send until 5/31/2026' to 'Create — upgrade to send', removing the temporary send access that expired 5/31/2026.
Before and after
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What changed
Custom-coded Templates access for Essentials and Free plans changed from 'Create and Send until 5/31/2026' to 'Create — upgrade to send', removing the temporary send access that expired 5/31/2026.
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