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Email Subject Lines: Examples by Campaign

192 email subject line examples grouped by what you're sending. Each is scored for length, spam triggers and power words, and one click opens it in the tester or copies it.

  1. Your brand

    The 3-minute fix for your Monday inbox

    38 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Quick question about your weekend plans

    39 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Why your to-do list keeps growing

    33 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    We tried it so you don't have to

    32 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    {first_name}, your 20% off expires Sunday

    41 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    You left this in the shop window

    32 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    New: the feature you asked for is live

    38 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Your trial ends in 3 days

    25 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    {first_name}, one more idea for you

    35 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Should I close your file?

    25 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Is someone else better to ask?

    30 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Last try: worth a 10-minute chat?

    33 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Start here: your first 3 steps

    30 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Welcome! Your 10% code is inside

    32 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Let's get you set up in 5 minutes

    33 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Your first lesson is waiting

    28 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Complete your order in one click

    32 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Last reminder about your cart

    29 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Did you forget something?

    25 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    {first_name}, your items are waiting

    36 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Your Black Friday list, sorted

    30 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Skip the queue: shop from your sofa

    35 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Black Friday starts now: up to 40% off

    38 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Early access: shop Black Friday first

    37 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Your 5-minute Friday reading list

    33 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    A better way to plan your week

    30 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Why everyone is talking about [topic]

    37 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Before your Monday starts

    25 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Come back for 15% off your next order

    37 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    A lot has changed since you left

    32 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Your account is waiting for you

    31 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Last email unless you say otherwise

    35 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Will we see you on the 12th?

    28 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Doors open at 6pm. You're on the list

    37 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Save your seat for Thursday's live demo

    39 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Only 25 seats left for the workshop

    35 chars · Strong

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  1. Your brand

    Thank you for a wonderful year

    30 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Ships by the 22nd: order today

    30 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Last day for Christmas delivery

    31 chars · Good

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  4. Your brand

    Still need a gift? We can help

    30 chars · Good

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  1. Your brand

    For your Valentine (or yourself)

    32 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    Galentine's picks for your best friends

    39 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    Book your Valentine's table

    27 chars · Good

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  4. Your brand

    Valentine's gifts they'll love

    30 chars · Good

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  1. Your brand

    Cyber Monday deals you missed on Friday

    39 chars · Strong

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  2. Your brand

    {first_name}, your Cyber Monday deal

    36 chars · Strong

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  3. Your brand

    24 hours of Cyber Monday savings

    32 chars · Strong

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  4. Your brand

    Final hours: Cyber Monday ends soon

    35 chars · Strong

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What the best email subject lines have in common

Across every campaign type, the lines that hold up share three things. They are specific: a number, a date, a named product or result. They are short enough to read at a glance, with the important words in the first 35 characters. And they match the email: the subject makes a promise the first paragraph keeps.

Examples are a starting point. Your audience is the final judge, so pick two lines with different angles and A/B test them. Or describe your own email to the AI subject line generator for lines written for your campaign.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best email subject lines?

The best subject line is the one that is specific to your email and audience. Strong lines usually name a concrete benefit or detail, fit in about 30–50 characters, and avoid hype. The examples here score well on those checks; test them with your own list.

How do I write a good email subject line?

Decide the single reason someone should open, then say it in plain words with a specific detail. Put the key words first, keep it under about 50 characters, and add preview text that expands on it.

Can I use these subject lines as they are?

Yes. They are written to be copied and adapted. Replace placeholders like {first_name} or [product] with your own details.