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Mailgun for WordPress vs REST API Link Manager (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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VS
REST API Link Manager

REST API Link Manager

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Link Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while REST API Link Manager has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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REST API Link Manager5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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REST API Link Manager1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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REST API Link Manager10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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REST API Link Manager2.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
REST API Link ManagerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
REST API Link Manager10 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
REST API Link Manager2016
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
REST API Link Manager10 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
REST API Link Manager4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
REST API Link Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
REST API Link ManagerFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
REST API Link Manager1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

REST API Link Manager

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

REST API Link Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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