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Mailgun for WordPress vs WC API Custom Meta (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
WC API Custom Meta

WC API Custom Meta

5(1)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View WC API Custom Meta

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WC API Custom Meta has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while WC API Custom Meta has 4.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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WC API Custom Meta5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WC API Custom Meta1
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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WC API Custom Meta50
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
◄
WC API Custom Meta4.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom MetaN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
◄
WC API Custom Meta8 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom Meta2016
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom Meta10 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom Meta4.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom Metafalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom MetaFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
WC API Custom Meta0.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

WC API Custom Meta

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

WC API Custom Meta Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or WC API Custom Meta more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while WC API Custom Meta has 50. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or WC API Custom Meta?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while WC API Custom Meta has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and WC API Custom Meta free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and WC API Custom Meta is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or WC API Custom Meta?
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 WC API Custom Meta was last updated 8 years ago.

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