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Mailgun for WordPress vs Google Identity Toolkit (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
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Google Identity Toolkit

Google Identity Toolkit

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Google Identity Toolkit has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Google Identity Toolkit has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Google Identity Toolkit5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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Google Identity Toolkit1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Google Identity Toolkit10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Google Identity Toolkit4.3K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Google Identity ToolkitN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
Google Identity Toolkit13 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Google Identity Toolkit2011
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Google Identity Toolkit15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Google Identity Toolkit2.0.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Google Identity Toolkitfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Google Identity ToolkitFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Google Identity Toolkit1.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Google Identity Toolkit

5/5(1 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

Google Identity Toolkit Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Google Identity Toolkit more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Google Identity Toolkit has 10. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Google Identity Toolkit?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Google Identity Toolkit has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Google Identity Toolkit free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Google Identity Toolkit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Google Identity Toolkit?
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 Google Identity Toolkit was last updated 13 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.