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Mailgun for WordPress vs Skyword Publishing 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
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Skyword Publishing API

Skyword Publishing API

5(1)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Skyword Publishing API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Skyword Publishing API has 9.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
►
Skyword Publishing API5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Skyword Publishing API1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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Skyword Publishing API300
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
Skyword Publishing API9.7K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing APIN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
Skyword Publishing API12 months ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing API2019
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing API7 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing API3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing APIFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
Skyword Publishing API1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Skyword Publishing API

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

Skyword Publishing API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or Skyword Publishing API more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while Skyword Publishing API has 300. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or Skyword Publishing API?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while Skyword Publishing API has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and Skyword Publishing API free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and Skyword Publishing API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or Skyword Publishing 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 Skyword Publishing API was last updated 12 months ago.

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