Price
FreeDeveloper
MailgunRequirements
Mailgun account
WordPress site with plugin installed
Categories
CMS Platforms, Marketing ToolsGuide
Overview
Route WordPress emails through Mailgun’s infrastructure to solve delivery issues and track engagement. Grow your audience with easy list management and compliance options. No complex SMTP setup required.Â
KEY BENEFITS AND FEATURES:
- HTTP API sending to bypass SMTP restrictionsÂ
- Open and click tracking for all outgoing emailsÂ
- Message tagging for campaign segmentation and reportingÂ
- US/EU region endpoint selection for complianceÂ
- Easy list-subscription shortcodesÂ
Send WordPress emails reliably with the Mailgun WordPress integration. Track, tag, and manage lists without SMTP hassles.Â
Use Cases
Popular ways teams use Mailgun’s WordPress integration
Order confirmations
Password resets
Contact lead forms
List sign-ups
How To Enable The Integration
Get started in four quick steps
Get started with a Mailgun and WordPress integration in minutes, with no coding required.
Step 1: Install and activate the Mailgun for WordPress plugin.
Step 2: Connect Mailgun by entering your API key, domain, and selecting US or EU region.
Step 3: Choose sending and tracking options (From address, API vs SMTP, open/click tracking).
Step 4: Send a test email, confirm delivery, and save your settings.
Why Sinch Mailgun
Why teams choose Mailgun
Proven deliverability
Actionable Insights
Industry-leading compliance
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about WordPress and Mailgun
Install and activate the Mailgun for WordPress plugin, add your API key and domain, select US or EU region, configure your settings, and send a test email.
The Mailgun WordPress integration plugin is free. Mailgun’s free tier allows up to 100 emails per day, with pay-as-you-go options for higher volumes.
Yes, open and click tracking is built in. You can also tag messages for detailed reporting in your Mailgun dashboard.
Selecting the EU endpoint keeps data in-region, supporting GDPR compliance. Mailgun also offers encryption and Data Processing Agreements.
You can send all WordPress emails, including transactional messages, marketing emails, system alerts, and emails from plugins like WooCommerce or Contact Form 7.
Mailgun’s API and authenticated domains bypass host SMTP restrictions, use reputable IPs, and provide analytics to help resolve delivery issues.
