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Mailgun for WordPress vs Post link shortcode (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
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Post link shortcode

Post link shortcode

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post link shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Post link shortcode has 5.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
Post link shortcode5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Post link shortcode1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Post link shortcode100
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Post link shortcode5.3K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcodeN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
Post link shortcode10 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcode2012
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcode14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcode2.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcodefalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcodeFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Post link shortcode1.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Post link shortcode

5/5(1 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

Post link shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Post link shortcode more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Post link shortcode has 100. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Post link shortcode?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Post link shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Post link shortcode free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Post link shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Post link shortcode?
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 Post link shortcode was last updated 10 years ago.

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