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Email Verification Statistics

Email verification removes addresses that would bounce before you send. These benchmark figures show why it pays off.

20-40%

Invalid addresses in typical unverified cold lists

Source: Industry benchmark

60-80%

Bounce reduction commonly seen after verification

Source: Industry benchmark

9 checks

Signals a full verification runs per address

Source: Mailthentic

What verification checks

A full verification confirms syntax, the domain and its MX records, the mailbox via SMTP where possible, and flags catch-all, disposable and role addresses, plus SPF, DKIM and DMARC at the domain level.

Why it pays off

Removing addresses that would bounce protects sender reputation, improves inbox placement for the rest of the list, and avoids wasted spend on subscriber-priced platforms.

Frequently asked questions

How much of a typical list is invalid?
Unverified cold and aged lists commonly carry 20 to 40% invalid addresses. Even maintained lists decay by a few percent each month.
Does email verification send email?
No. It confirms a mailbox exists using DNS and SMTP handshakes without delivering any message.

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