MailerLite – Signup forms (official) vs Calculated Fields Form (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
MailerLite – Signup forms (official)
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Calculated Fields Form has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 966 reviews) while MailerLite – Signup forms (official) leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MailerLite – Signup forms (official) has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Calculated Fields Form has 10M+. Calculated Fields Form has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MailerLite – Signup forms (official) | Calculated Fields Form | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 40 | ► | 966 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.2M+ | ► | 10M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | Yesterday |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.20 | 5.4.5.9 |
Rating Breakdown
MailerLite – Signup forms (official)
Calculated Fields Form
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MailerLite – Signup forms (official) averaged approximately 702 daily downloads while Calculated Fields Form averaged 4,965.
Recent Reviews
MailerLite – Signup forms (official) Reviews
Same as everyone else here…
I signed up with mailerlite to manage newsletters (as opposed to ecommerce abandoned cart flows etc). I made an embedded signup form for newsletter subscription. THEN I learned that I needed this very
No longer using it
I’ve had a similar experience to another commenter. Initially the plugin worked well. But later when I click to edit my form, it would redirect to MailerLite website and say “Form not found”. So I tri
Unreliable both as a platform and as a plugin
My experience with MailerLite has been simply disastrous.The problem does not concern only the WordPress plugin, but the entire platform. After numerous attempts the result was always the same:form
Calculated Fields Form Reviews
Outstanding
Easy to use and great support. I tried several before finding this one and it’s perfect. Highly recommended.
Great Plugin, exceptional support
I can highly recommend this plugin if you have to create forms with a wide range of functionalities. The support is exceptional! Fast an competent.
exceptional support
Great plugin and exceptional support!!
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