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WP Mail Logging vs Mailgun for WordPress (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Mail Logging

WP Mail Logging

4.7(352)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Mail Logging
VS
Mailgun for WordPress

Mailgun for WordPress

3.8(48)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Mailgun for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Mail Logging has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 352 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 80K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Logging has accumulated 4.4M+ total downloads while Mailgun for WordPress has 2.6M+. WP Mail Logging has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Mail Logging
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Mailgun for WordPress3.8/5
Total Reviews
352WP Mail Logging
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Mailgun for WordPress48
Active Installs
300K+WP Mail Logging
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Mailgun for WordPress80K+
Total Downloads
4.4M+WP Mail Logging
◄
Mailgun for WordPress2.6M+
Support Resolution
50%WP Mail Logging
◄
Mailgun for WordPress0%
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Mail Logging
◄
Mailgun for WordPress2 months ago
First Released
2014WP Mail Logging
Mailgun for WordPress2012
Age
12 yearsWP Mail Logging
Mailgun for WordPress14 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Mail Logging
Mailgun for WordPress5.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Logging
Mailgun for WordPress7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Logging
Mailgun for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.16.0WP Mail Logging
Mailgun for WordPress2.1.10

Rating Breakdown

WP Mail Logging

4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%

Mailgun for WordPress

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

Recent Reviews

WP Mail Logging Reviews

by jb7584

so perfect!

work as waiting!

by suds2

great free logger

great free logger with lots of details

by Suzy Collins

Great!

Simple to use and does exactly what I need, great!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Mail Logging or Mailgun for WordPress more popular?
WP Mail Logging has 300K+ active installations while Mailgun for WordPress has 80K+. WP Mail Logging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Logging or Mailgun for WordPress?
WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews, while Mailgun for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 48 reviews.
Are WP Mail Logging and Mailgun for WordPress free?
WP Mail Logging is free and Mailgun for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Logging or Mailgun for WordPress?
As of April 2026, WP Mail Logging has a 50% support resolution rate while Mailgun for WordPress has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Mail Logging was last updated 1 month ago and Mailgun for WordPress was last updated 2 months ago.

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