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Mailgun for WordPress vs Email Override for Mailgun (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
Email Override for Mailgun

Email Override for Mailgun

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Email Override for Mailgun

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 Email Override for Mailgun has 271.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Email Override for MailgunN/A
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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Email Override for Mailgun0
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Email Override for Mailgun0
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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Email Override for Mailgun271
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Email Override for MailgunN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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Email Override for Mailgun3 months ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Email Override for Mailgun2025
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Email Override for Mailgun1 year
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Email Override for Mailgun5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Email Override for Mailgun7.2+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Email Override for MailgunFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Email Override for Mailgun1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Email Override for Mailgun

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

Email Override for Mailgun Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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