Mailgun for WordPress vs Third Party API Authentication (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
Third Party API Authentication

Third Party API Authentication

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Third Party API Authentication

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 Third Party API Authentication has 4.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API AuthenticationN/A
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication0
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication0
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication4.7K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API AuthenticationN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication5 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication2021
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication5 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication7.0+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Third Party API AuthenticationFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Third Party API Authentication1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Third Party API Authentication

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

Third Party API Authentication Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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