v2.2.7

changelog.txt

@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+= 2.2.7 =
+
+* IMPROVED: Worker now runs as a continuous loop, draining the queue completely before exiting
+* IMPROVED: Statistics are synced after each batch (not only at the end)
+* IMPROVED: Worker output includes worker ID on each line for clearer parallel logs
+* FIXED: Uneven work distribution between parallel workers
+
 = 2.2.6 =
 
 * CRITICAL FIX: Worker now suppresses plugin header warnings in MultiSite environments

readme.txt

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Tags: newsletter, smtp, email, bulk, queue, worker, amazonses, statistics
 Requires at least: 4.7
 Tested up to: 6.9
 Requires PHP: 7.2
-Stable tag: 2.2.6
+Stable tag: 2.2.7
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -141,6 +141,12 @@ Yes. The plugin integrates with ROBOTSTXT SMTP rate limiting system to ensure yo
 
 == Changelog ==
 
+= 2.2.7 =
+* IMPROVED: Worker now runs as a continuous loop, draining the queue completely before exiting
+* IMPROVED: Statistics are synced after each batch
+* IMPROVED: Worker output includes worker ID on each line for clearer parallel logs
+* FIXED: Uneven work distribution between parallel workers
+
 = 2.2.6 =
 * CRITICAL FIX: Worker now suppresses plugin header warnings in MultiSite environments
 * CRITICAL FIX: Fixed Newsletter base class dependencies not loading in DOING_CRON context
@@ -208,6 +214,9 @@ Yes. The plugin integrates with ROBOTSTXT SMTP rate limiting system to ensure yo
 
 == Upgrade Notice ==
 
+= 2.2.7 =
+Workers now drain the full queue per invocation. Recommended upgrade for better parallel distribution.
+
 = 2.2.6 =
 CRITICAL: Fixed multiple worker issues in MultiSite environments including header warnings, class loading, and subdirectory site detection. Essential for reliable worker operation.
 

robotstxt-smtp-newsletter.php

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name:       Newsletter - SMTP (by ROBOTSTXT)
  * Plugin URI:        https://git.robotstxt.es/ROBOTSTXT/robotstxt-smtp-newsletter
  * Description:       Integrates ROBOTSTXT SMTP configuration with Newsletter plugin for efficient bulk email delivery with database-backed queue and external workers.
- * Version:           2.2.6
+ * Version:           2.2.7
  * Requires at least: 4.7
  * Requires PHP:      7.2
  * Security:          robotstxt@robotstxt.es
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
 }
 
 // Plugin constants.
-define( 'ROBOTSTXT_SMTP_NEWSLETTER_VERSION', '2.2.6' );
+define( 'ROBOTSTXT_SMTP_NEWSLETTER_VERSION', '2.2.7' );
 define( 'ROBOTSTXT_SMTP_NEWSLETTER_FILE', __FILE__ );
 define( 'ROBOTSTXT_SMTP_NEWSLETTER_PATH', plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'ROBOTSTXT_SMTP_NEWSLETTER_URL', plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) );

worker.php

@@ -130,19 +130,17 @@ if ( $plugin_manually_loaded ) {
 $queue = \Robotstxt_SMTP_Newsletter\Queue::get_instance();
 $stats = \Robotstxt_SMTP_Newsletter\Statistics::get_instance();
 
-// Process batch.
+$total_success = 0;
+$total_failure = 0;
+
+// Continuous loop: keep processing batches until the queue is empty.
+while ( true ) {
 	$items = $queue->get_and_lock_batch( $batch_size, $worker_id );
 
 	if ( empty( $items ) ) {
-	echo "No items to process\n";
+		break;
-	exit( 0 );
 	}
 
-echo sprintf( "Worker %s: Processing %d emails...\n", $worker_id, count( $items ) );
-
-$success_count = 0;
-$failure_count = 0;
-
 	foreach ( $items as $item ) {
 		try {
 			// Build headers array.
@@ -193,29 +191,33 @@ foreach ( $items as $item ) {
 
 			if ( $result ) {
 				$queue->mark_sent( $item->id );
-			$success_count++;
+				$total_success++;
-			echo sprintf( "  ✓ Sent: %s\n", $item->to_email );
+				echo sprintf( "  ✓ [%s] Sent: %s\n", $worker_id, $item->to_email );
 			} else {
 				$queue->mark_failed( $item->id, 'wp_mail returned false' );
-			$failure_count++;
+				$total_failure++;
-			echo sprintf( "  ✗ Failed: %s (wp_mail returned false)\n", $item->to_email );
+				echo sprintf( "  ✗ [%s] Failed: %s (wp_mail returned false)\n", $worker_id, $item->to_email );
 			}
-
 		} catch ( \Exception $e ) {
 			$queue->mark_failed( $item->id, $e->getMessage() );
-		$failure_count++;
+			$total_failure++;
-		echo sprintf( "  ✗ Error: %s - %s\n", $item->to_email, $e->getMessage() );
+			echo sprintf( "  ✗ [%s] Error: %s - %s\n", $worker_id, $item->to_email, $e->getMessage() );
 		}
 	}
 
-// Sync statistics after batch processing.
+	// Sync statistics after each batch.
 	$stats->sync_from_queue();
+}
 
+if ( 0 === $total_success && 0 === $total_failure ) {
+	echo sprintf( "Worker %s: No items to process\n", $worker_id );
+} else {
 	echo sprintf(
 		"Worker %s: Done. Success: %d, Failed: %d\n",
 		$worker_id,
-	$success_count,
+		$total_success,
-	$failure_count
+		$total_failure
 	);
+}
 
 exit( 0 );