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Mailgun for WordPress vs Debug Bar Remote Requests (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Mailgun for WordPress

Mailgun for WordPress

3.8(48)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Debug Bar Remote Requests

Debug Bar Remote Requests

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Debug Bar Remote Requests has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Debug Bar Remote Requests has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Debug Bar Remote Requests5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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Debug Bar Remote Requests1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Debug Bar Remote Requests20
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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Debug Bar Remote Requests25K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote RequestsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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Debug Bar Remote Requests11 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote Requests2014
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote Requests12 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote Requests3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote Requestsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote RequestsFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Debug Bar Remote Requests0.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

3.8/5(48 reviews)
5
58%
4
8%
3
4%
2
8%
1
21%

Debug Bar Remote Requests

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Mailgun for WordPress Reviews

by Jordy Meow

Simple, Reliable, and Honest

I’ve seen the negative reviews, but honestly my experience has been the opposite: the plugin just works, exactly as it should. Updates are rare, but that’s simply because the plugin is straightforward

by dear.leader

Better than ever

I’ve been using this plugin for 5+ years now, and I’ve hardly ever experienced an issue. It allows me to easily use Mailgun to send emails on the WordPress sites I manage, and it’s always done its job

by nccer

Sends email from WordPress via Mailgun service, that’s all, does it well.

Mailgun is an email delivery service aimed at sending transactional email for software developers. If you are not already using Mailgun to send email, then you don’t need or want this plugin. If you d

Debug Bar Remote Requests Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Debug Bar Remote Requests more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Debug Bar Remote Requests has 20. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Debug Bar Remote Requests?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Debug Bar Remote Requests has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Debug Bar Remote Requests free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Debug Bar Remote Requests is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Debug Bar Remote Requests?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Mailgun for WordPress was last updated 2 months ago and Debug Bar Remote Requests was last updated 11 years ago.

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