Mailgun for WordPress vs Nextapp (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
Nextapp

Nextapp

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Nextapp

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Nextapp has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
NextappN/A
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
Nextapp0
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
Nextapp10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
Nextapp2.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
NextappN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
Nextapp14 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Nextapp2011
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Nextapp15 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Nextapp2.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Nextappfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
NextappFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Nextapp1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Nextapp

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

Nextapp Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Nextapp more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Nextapp has 10. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Nextapp?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Nextapp has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Nextapp free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Nextapp is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Nextapp?
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 Nextapp was last updated 14 years ago.

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