Email glossary

Open Rate

Open rate is the share of delivered emails that were opened.

Open rate is the number of opens divided by the number of emails delivered. It is a quick sign of how appealing your subject line and sender name are.

Treat open rate as a rough guide, not an exact number. Some email apps load images in the background, which can count as an open even when no one really read the message.

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Last updated: June 25, 2026