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Mailgun for WordPress vs JSON-API-for-BuddyPress (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
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress

JSON-API-for-BuddyPress

3(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View JSON-API-for-BuddyPress

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while JSON-API-for-BuddyPress has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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JSON-API-for-BuddyPress3/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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JSON-API-for-BuddyPress2
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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JSON-API-for-BuddyPress10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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JSON-API-for-BuddyPress3.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress12 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress2012
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPressFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

JSON-API-for-BuddyPress

3/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
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

JSON-API-for-BuddyPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or JSON-API-for-BuddyPress more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while JSON-API-for-BuddyPress has 10. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or JSON-API-for-BuddyPress?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while JSON-API-for-BuddyPress has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and JSON-API-for-BuddyPress free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and JSON-API-for-BuddyPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or JSON-API-for-BuddyPress?
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 JSON-API-for-BuddyPress was last updated 12 years ago.

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