Mailgun for WordPress vs Gato GraphQL (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
Gato GraphQL

Gato GraphQL

5(36)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Gato GraphQL

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gato GraphQL has a higher user rating (5/5 from 36 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Gato GraphQL has 9.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL36
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL70
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL9.4K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQLN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL1 week ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL2024
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL2 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL6.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL8.1+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQLFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Gato GraphQL17.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Gato GraphQL

5/5(36 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

Gato GraphQL Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Gato GraphQL more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Gato GraphQL has 70. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Gato GraphQL?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Gato GraphQL has a 5/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Gato GraphQL free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Gato GraphQL is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Gato GraphQL?
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 Gato GraphQL was last updated 1 week ago.

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