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Mailgun for WordPress vs 404 Simple Redirect (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
404 Simple Redirect

404 Simple Redirect

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View 404 Simple Redirect

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, 404 Simple Redirect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while 404 Simple Redirect has 38K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
404 Simple Redirect5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
404 Simple Redirect3
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
404 Simple Redirect1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
404 Simple Redirect38K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
404 Simple RedirectN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
404 Simple Redirect8 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
404 Simple Redirect2012
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
404 Simple Redirect14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
404 Simple Redirect2.7.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
404 Simple Redirectfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
404 Simple RedirectFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
404 Simple Redirect1.2

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

404 Simple Redirect

5/5(3 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

404 Simple Redirect Reviews

by GATONERD

Perfeito

Ele é perfeito cumpre muito bem o que promete simples e objetivo.

by Lane Lester

Works Fine

The current version works as described. Leaving the URL blank in the settings causes a redirect to the home page… just what I want.

by shawn00m

Works!

Bare-bones and simple – but it does what it says. There may be other similar plugins with more robust features, but if you want a simple way to eliminate the “oops, this is embarrassing” problem, thi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or 404 Simple Redirect more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while 404 Simple Redirect has 1.0K+. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or 404 Simple Redirect?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while 404 Simple Redirect has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and 404 Simple Redirect free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and 404 Simple Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or 404 Simple Redirect?
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 404 Simple Redirect was last updated 8 years ago.

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