AMP for Email: Pros v. Cons

Like any new technology, AMP for Email comes with its own set of advantages and challenges.

In this section, we'll walk through the biggest benefits — and important drawbacks — to help you decide when and how to use AMP in your email strategies.

AMP for Email HTML
Dynamic Content Updates
Support
Real-time Data
Development Time
Enhanced Security
CSS Styling

Benefits of AMP for Email

Why Brands and Developers Are Excited About AMP for Email

  • Enhanced Interactivity: Let users complete actions (forms, surveys, product browsing) without leaving the email.
  • Real-Time Content: Emails can fetch the latest content when opened — such as live pricing, stock availability, appointment slots, etc.
  • Improved Engagement Rates: Early studies suggest AMP emails can significantly boost click-through and completion rates compared to static HTML emails.
  • Streamlined User Experience: Reduces friction by minimizing the need to open new browser tabs or navigate websites.
  • Competitive Differentiation: Brands adopting AMP now can stand out in increasingly crowded inboxes.
  • Robust CSS Support: Unlike traditional HTML email, AMP for Email supports a broader set of CSS properties, allowing for cleaner, more dynamic designs.

For users, it means less friction — and more action — all without leaving their inbox.

Challenges and Risks

What to Watch Out For with AMP for Email

  • Limited Client Support: Only a few major email providers support AMP. Many users will still see static HTML.
  • Higher Development Complexity: Requires building and maintaining three versions of every email (Plain-text, traditional HTML, AMP HTML).
  • Authentication Requirements: You must authenticate your domain and pass strict requirements (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to send AMP emails.
  • Performance and Rendering Risks: AMP emails rely on external fetching; performance can vary based on network conditions and client capabilities.
  • Privacy and Security Concerns: Dynamic emails raise questions about user tracking, data fetching, and ensuring safe content — meaning strict security practices must be followed.

If an email client doesn't support AMP, the regular HTML version is shown automatically.

When to Use AMP

AMP for Email works best when:

  • User interaction within the email saves significant time
  • Real-time data improves the customer experience (e.g., booking, live updates)
  • Your audience primarily uses AMP-supporting inboxes

You might want to skip AMP if:

  • Your audience is spread across clients that don't support AMP
  • You lack development resources to maintain multiple email formats
  • Simpler email needs can be handled with basic HTML and good UX design

Next Topics

  • See which email clients and services support AMP
  • Explore real examples of AMP in action
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