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Mailgun for WordPress vs WP Mail Log (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 Mail Log

WP Mail Log

4.9(64)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP Mail Log

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Mail Log has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 64 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while WP Mail Log has 119K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
WP Mail Log4.9/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
►
WP Mail Log64
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WP Mail Log10K+
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WP Mail Log119K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
WP Mail LogN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
WP Mail Log1 year ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
WP Mail Log2009
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
WP Mail Log17 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
WP Mail Log6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
WP Mail Log7.4+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
WP Mail LogFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
WP Mail Log1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

WP Mail Log

4.9/5(64 reviews)
5
94%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%

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 Mail Log Reviews

by Saiful Alam

Great plugin!

This plugin saves me a lot of time. Very helpful for tracking and troubleshooting email issues in WordPress. Highly recommended!

by Shafayat Hossain

Loved the plugin – it just save my time a lot

Can’t thank you enough for this plugin, much more appreciated. keep the good work.

by desaraehellein

Great plugin

works well

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or WP Mail Log more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while WP Mail Log has 10K+. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or WP Mail Log?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while WP Mail Log has a 4.9/5 rating from 64 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and WP Mail Log free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and WP Mail Log is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or WP Mail Log?
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 Mail Log was last updated 1 year ago.

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