The Gravity Forms Mailgun Add-On is an official extension designed to replace the standard WordPress wp_mail() function for form notifications. By routing emails through Mailgun’s specialized HTTP API, it significantly improves deliverability and bypasses common server-level email restrictions.
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Core Specifications
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Current Version: 1.4.0 (as of early 2026)
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Developer: Gravity Forms (Rocketgenius, Inc.)
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Connection Method: Mailgun HTTP API (more secure and reliable than standard SMTP)
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License Requirement: Requires an active Gravity Forms license (typically Pro or Elite).
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WordPress Compatibility: Optimized for the latest versions of WordPress (6.x+) and PHP (7.4+).
Key Features
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Enhanced Deliverability: Uses Mailgun’s infrastructure to ensure notifications land in inboxes rather than spam folders.
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Email Tracking: Includes built-in support for Open Tracking and Click Tracking, allowing you to monitor user engagement directly via your Mailgun dashboard.
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Conditional Notification Routing: You can choose to send specific notifications via Mailgun while leaving others to the default server, or use conditional logic to trigger Mailgun only for high-priority alerts.
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CC/BCC Support: Full support for Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy fields within form notifications.
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Region Selection: Supports both US and EU Mailgun API endpoints to comply with data residency requirements (GDPR).
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Sandbox Support: Allows testing via Mailgun’s sandbox domains before going live.
Technical Requirements
To use this add-on effectively, you will need:
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Mailgun Account: A valid account (Flex or Foundation plans).
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Private API Key: Generated from your Mailgun dashboard to authenticate the connection.
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Verified Domain: You must add and verify your sending domain (or subdomain, e.g.,
mg.yourdomain.com) in Mailgun using SPF and DKIM DNS records.
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