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Mailgun for WordPress vs Shortcodes KNVB API (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
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Shortcodes KNVB API

Shortcodes KNVB API

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Shortcodes KNVB API

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 Shortcodes KNVB API has 5.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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Shortcodes KNVB APIN/A
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Shortcodes KNVB API0
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Shortcodes KNVB API10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Shortcodes KNVB API5.9K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB APIN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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Shortcodes KNVB API9 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB API2016
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB API10 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB API3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB APIFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Shortcodes KNVB API1.14.3.10

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Shortcodes KNVB API

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

Shortcodes KNVB API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Shortcodes KNVB API more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Shortcodes KNVB API has 10. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Shortcodes KNVB API?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Shortcodes KNVB API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Shortcodes KNVB API free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Shortcodes KNVB API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Shortcodes KNVB API?
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 Shortcodes KNVB API was last updated 9 years ago.

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