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Mailgun for WordPress vs Genesis REST API Integration (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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Genesis REST API Integration

Genesis REST API Integration

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Genesis REST API Integration has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Genesis REST API Integration has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
Genesis REST API Integration5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Genesis REST API Integration1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Genesis REST API Integration10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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Genesis REST API Integration2.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API IntegrationN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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Genesis REST API Integration10 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API Integration2015
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API Integration11 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API Integration4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API Integrationfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API IntegrationFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Genesis REST API Integration1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Genesis REST API Integration

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

Genesis REST API Integration Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Genesis REST API Integration more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Genesis REST API Integration has 10. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Genesis REST API Integration?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Genesis REST API Integration has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Genesis REST API Integration free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Genesis REST API Integration is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Genesis REST API Integration?
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 Genesis REST API Integration was last updated 10 years ago.

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