# Mailgun Email Validator

> Mailgun Email Validator has 50+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 25 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Mailgun Email Validator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Kick spam with a highly advanced email validation in comment forms, user registration and contact forms using Mailgun's Email validation service.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 11,738
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+26.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 25 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.4.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 25, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jesin A (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jesin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailgun-email-validator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #77 | 203 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [email validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-validation/) | #14 | 47 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 597 |
| [validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validation/) | #21 | 70 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 732 |
| comments | >100 | 8,895 |
| email validation | >100 | 4,356 |
| spam | >100 | 3,610 |
| validation | >100 | 8,281 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mailgun Email Validator free?
Yes. Mailgun Email Validator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mailgun Email Validator safe to use in 2026?
Mailgun Email Validator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mailgun Email Validator?
Mailgun Email Validator is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,738 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mailgun Email Validator work with WordPress 7.1?
Mailgun Email Validator is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Mailgun Email Validator last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4.1, was released on November 25, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Mailgun Email Validator?
Mailgun Email Validator is developed and maintained by Jesin A.

### What are the best alternatives to Mailgun Email Validator?
The most popular alternatives to Mailgun Email Validator are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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