Mailgun for WordPress plugin

Introduction

In this review, we will be discussing the Mailgun for WordPress mailer plugin developed by Mailgun, the email service provider. This dedicated mailer plugin is specifically designed to work with their service.

Features and Functionality

Mailgun for WordPress includes the following interesting features.

Features of the standard version

• Seamless integration with Mailgun’s powerful email APIs for optimized deliverability
• Send email when the server doesn’t support SMTP or outbound SMTP is restricted, using the Mailgun HTTP API
• Support for regions, allowing you to choose the API endpoint for sending emails (U.S./North America or Europe)
• Email tracking and tagging capabilities
• List subscription management
• The plugin provides developer hooks which enables you to connect to the Mailgun service from within your WordPress code

Features of the Pro version

Currently, there is no Pro version for this plugin. All features are available in the free version.

Pricing and Plans

Mailgun for WordPress is available for free on the WordPress plugin directory. Mailgun offers a free account that lets you send up to 200 emails per day, suitable for testing. For increased limits, paid subscriptions are available. To learn more about Mailgun’s email service pricing, check out our Mailgun Email Service Review.

Configuring Mailgun for WordPress

To configure the Mailgun for WordPress plugin, follow these steps:

1. Install and activate the plugin from the WordPress plugin directory
2. Navigate to the plugin settings page and enter your Mailgun API key and domain
3. Choose the region for the API endpoint (U.S./North America or Europe)
4. Configure the SMTP settings if you prefer, or use the Mailgun HTTP API by default
5. Save the settings and start sending emails through Mailgun’s servers

For WordPress Multisite, global configuration is possible using constants placed in wp-config.php.

Customer Support and Resources

For the free version, visit the plugin’s support page on wordpress.org for assistance. For any issues with your Mailgun account, visit their Help Center where you can find a comprehensive knowledge base, or their support contact page to submit support tickets.

Conclusion

Mailgun for WordPress is a dedicated mailer plugin, which combined with the Mailgun service, has a strong focus on deliverability, tracking, and list subscription management. We encourage you to share your experiences with the plugin in the comments section below and ask any questions you may have.