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Mailgun for WordPress vs Change Mail Sender (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
Change Mail Sender

Change Mail Sender

4.4(18)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Change Mail Sender

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Change Mail Sender has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 18 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Change Mail Sender has 187K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Change Mail Sender4.4/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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Change Mail Sender18
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Change Mail Sender20K+
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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Change Mail Sender187K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Change Mail SenderN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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Change Mail Sender1 year ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Change Mail Sender2015
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Change Mail Sender11 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Change Mail Sender5.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Change Mail Sender5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Change Mail SenderFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Change Mail Sender1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Change Mail Sender

4.4/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
11%

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

Change Mail Sender Reviews

by Daan van den Bergh

Does a great job. Root menu item is a bit unnecessary, though.

It does one job, and it does it great! Since it’s a set and forget option, it doesn’t need its own root menu item. Grouping it under settings, or even under Settings > General, where the other email’s

by Jermaine

Awesome Stuff!!!

Worked perfectly! I now use it for all my sites.

by zico_hasan

amazing!!!

Works like a charms. Barakallahu feek!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Change Mail Sender more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Change Mail Sender has 20K+. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Change Mail Sender?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Change Mail Sender has a 4.4/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Change Mail Sender free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Change Mail Sender is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Change Mail Sender?
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 Change Mail Sender was last updated 1 year ago.

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