Mailgun for WordPress vs WP REST API Controller (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP REST API Controller
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP REST API Controller has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 12 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while WP REST API Controller has 184K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mailgun for WordPress | WP REST API Controller | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 48 | ◄ | 12 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.6M+ | ◄ | 184K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.10 | 2.1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Mailgun for WordPress
WP REST API Controller
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Mailgun for WordPress averaged approximately 573 daily downloads while WP REST API Controller averaged 19.
Recent Reviews
Mailgun for WordPress Reviews
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
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
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 REST API Controller Reviews
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It is not removed from the plugin.
It is not removed from the plugin.
Just great
This thing saved me a lot of time trying to expose Woocommerce product price directly in WordPress API, awesome!
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