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Mailgun for WordPress vs WP Cron HTTP Auth (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
WP Cron HTTP Auth

WP Cron HTTP Auth

5(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WP Cron HTTP Auth

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Cron HTTP Auth has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while WP Cron HTTP Auth has 32K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
WP Cron HTTP Auth5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WP Cron HTTP Auth15
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WP Cron HTTP Auth1.0K+
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WP Cron HTTP Auth32K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP AuthN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
►
WP Cron HTTP Auth1 week ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP Auth2018
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP Auth8 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP Auth4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP Auth5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP AuthFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
WP Cron HTTP Auth3.4

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

WP Cron HTTP Auth

5/5(15 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

WP Cron HTTP Auth Reviews

by Jean Werk

I couldn’t live without this plugin

Simple and efficient. I’ve installed it on all my Dev sites.

by digitalgonzo

Does it work with NGINX?

Hi, Thanks a lot for the plugin!Does it also work with NGINX?For some reason it does not work on my server…Many thanks!

by Anonymous User 20791862

it works!

it works!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or WP Cron HTTP Auth more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or WP Cron HTTP Auth?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and WP Cron HTTP Auth free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and WP Cron HTTP Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or WP Cron HTTP Auth?
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 WP Cron HTTP Auth was last updated 1 week ago.

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