MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Capture (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
Capture

Capture

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View Capture

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Capture has 177.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CaptureN/A
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture0
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture0
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture177
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CaptureN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture5 months ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture2025
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture1 year
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture7.4+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CaptureFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Capture1.0.6

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

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

Capture

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

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.

Capture Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Capture more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while Capture has 0. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Capture?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while Capture has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and Capture free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and Capture is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Capture?
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 Capture was last updated 5 months ago.

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