Mailgun for WordPress vs Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API (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
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API

Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API 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 Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API3.1K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using APIN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API1 year ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API2024
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API2 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API7.4+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using APIFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API1.1

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API

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

Simple Post Publish & Rewrite using API Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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