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MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Buddypress Notifications Manager (2026)

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

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

4.8(1,492)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
VS
Buddypress Notifications Manager

Buddypress Notifications Manager

1(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Buddypress Notifications Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,492 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Buddypress Notifications Manager has 7.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Buddypress Notifications Manager1/5
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Buddypress Notifications Manager3
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Buddypress Notifications Manager10
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Buddypress Notifications Manager7.2K+
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Buddypress Notifications Manager13 years ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications Manager2012
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications Manager14 years
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications Managerfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications ManagerFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Buddypress Notifications Manager1.0

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

4.8/5(1,492 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%

Buddypress Notifications Manager

1/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%

Recent Reviews

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress Reviews

by jesushillman

Good but Limited

Works well for basic email setup & easy to connect with Mailchimp. UI is simple. But needs more flexibility in forms. Overall, a good plugin. tnx 👍

by Bentomen

Simple Mailchimp Connect

Good plugin for connecting Mailchimp with WP. Setup was pretty easy and forms started collecting emails without much hassle. UI is clean too. A few more design options would be nice, but overall works

by 4mifix

Just Started Using This API

I like it so far and will update this review as time goes on.

Buddypress Notifications Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Buddypress Notifications Manager more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while Buddypress Notifications Manager has 10. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Buddypress Notifications Manager?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while Buddypress Notifications Manager has a 1/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and Buddypress Notifications Manager free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and Buddypress Notifications Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Buddypress Notifications Manager?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress was last updated 1 week ago and Buddypress Notifications Manager was last updated 13 years ago.

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