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Mailgun for WordPress vs Hookly – Webhook Automator (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
View Mailgun for WordPress
VS
Hookly – Webhook Automator

Hookly – Webhook Automator

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Hookly – Webhook Automator

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Mailgun for WordPress has a higher user rating (3.8/5 from 48 reviews) and leads in active installations (80K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Hookly – Webhook Automator has 228.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Hookly – Webhook AutomatorN/A
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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Hookly – Webhook Automator0
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Hookly – Webhook Automator0
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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Hookly – Webhook Automator228
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook AutomatorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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Hookly – Webhook Automator3 months ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook Automator2025
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook Automator1 year
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook Automator6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook Automator8.0+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook AutomatorFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Hookly – Webhook Automator1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Hookly – Webhook Automator

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Hookly – Webhook Automator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Hookly – Webhook Automator more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Hookly – Webhook Automator has 0. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Hookly – Webhook Automator?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Hookly – Webhook Automator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Hookly – Webhook Automator free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Hookly – Webhook Automator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Hookly – Webhook Automator?
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 Hookly – Webhook Automator was last updated 3 months ago.

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