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Mailgun for WordPress vs WP Custom REST API Generator (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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WP Custom REST API Generator

WP Custom REST API Generator

4.5(2)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Custom REST API Generator has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while Mailgun for WordPress leads in active installations (80K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailgun for WordPress has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while WP Custom REST API Generator has 4.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mailgun for WordPress
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WP Custom REST API Generator4.5/5
Total Reviews
48Mailgun for WordPress
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WP Custom REST API Generator2
Active Installs
80K+Mailgun for WordPress
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WP Custom REST API Generator70
Total Downloads
2.6M+Mailgun for WordPress
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WP Custom REST API Generator4.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Mailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailgun for WordPress
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WP Custom REST API Generator4 years ago
First Released
2012Mailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API Generator2018
Age
14 yearsMailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API Generator8 years
WP Requires
5.6+Mailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API Generator5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Mailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API Generatorfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API GeneratorFree
Latest Version
2.1.10Mailgun for WordPress
WP Custom REST API Generator1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Mailgun for WordPress

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

WP Custom REST API Generator

4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
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

WP Custom REST API Generator Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailgun for WordPress or WP Custom REST API Generator more popular?
Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+ active installations while WP Custom REST API Generator has 70. Mailgun for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailgun for WordPress or WP Custom REST API Generator?
Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews, while WP Custom REST API Generator has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mailgun for WordPress and WP Custom REST API Generator free?
Mailgun for WordPress is free and WP Custom REST API Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailgun for WordPress or WP Custom REST API Generator?
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 WP Custom REST API Generator was last updated 4 years ago.

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