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Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… vs Mailgun Subscriptions (2026)

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

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

4.6(699)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
View Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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Mailgun Subscriptions

Mailgun Subscriptions

3.5(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 699 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Mailgun Subscriptions has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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Mailgun Subscriptions3.5/5
Total Reviews
699Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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Mailgun Subscriptions4
Active Installs
500K+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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Mailgun Subscriptions10
Total Downloads
13M+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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Mailgun Subscriptions3.1K+
Support Resolution
100%Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun SubscriptionsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
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Mailgun Subscriptions3 months ago
First Released
2013Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun Subscriptions2014
Age
13 yearsEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun Subscriptions12 years
WP Requires
5.2+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun Subscriptions3.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun Subscriptionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeEasy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun SubscriptionsFree
Latest Version
2.14.0Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…
Mailgun Subscriptions1.3.3

Rating Breakdown

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email…

4.6/5(699 reviews)
5
89%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
8%

Mailgun Subscriptions

3.5/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… Reviews

by nordiskastil

An essential plugin

An essential plugin to have when using WordPress forms and mails.

by OutBoxed

Absolutely Essential

This just works. Simple as that.

by legalmax

Fantastic app

Tries to use other apps but they were difficult to use. Easy WP SMTP is a breeze.

Mailgun Subscriptions Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or Mailgun Subscriptions more popular?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has 500K+ active installations while Mailgun Subscriptions has 10. Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or Mailgun Subscriptions?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… has a 4.6/5 rating from 699 reviews, while Mailgun Subscriptions has a 3.5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… and Mailgun Subscriptions free?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… is free and Mailgun Subscriptions is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… or Mailgun Subscriptions?
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?
Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email… was last updated 4 days ago and Mailgun Subscriptions was last updated 3 months ago.

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