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Mailgun for WordPress vs Better HTTP Redirects (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
Better HTTP Redirects

Better HTTP Redirects

4(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Better HTTP Redirects

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Better HTTP Redirects has a higher user rating (4/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Better HTTP Redirects has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Better HTTP Redirects4/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Better HTTP Redirects1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Better HTTP Redirects30
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Better HTTP Redirects17K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP RedirectsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
Better HTTP Redirects15 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP Redirects2010
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP Redirects16 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP Redirects2.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP Redirectsfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP RedirectsFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Better HTTP Redirects1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Better HTTP Redirects

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

Better HTTP Redirects Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Better HTTP Redirects more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Better HTTP Redirects has 30. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Better HTTP Redirects?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Better HTTP Redirects has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Better HTTP Redirects free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Better HTTP Redirects is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Better HTTP Redirects?
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 Better HTTP Redirects was last updated 15 years ago.

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