MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Contact Form 7 – Post Fields (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
1.0M+ active installs
Free
Contact Form 7 – Post Fields
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Contact Form 7 – Post Fields has a higher user rating (5/5 from 34 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Contact Form 7 – Post Fields has 49K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Contact Form 7 – Post Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 34 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 49K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 2.6.0 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Contact Form 7 – Post Fields
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,899 daily downloads while Contact Form 7 – Post Fields averaged 26.
Recent Reviews
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress Reviews
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 👍
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
Just Started Using This API
I like it so far and will update this review as time goes on.
Contact Form 7 – Post Fields Reviews
Amazing
it works great
Really useful plugin
This extension to CF7 opens for a whole variety of use cases and creative solutions. If you combine it with Conditional Fields for CF7 the possibilities are endless. Thanx for this solution.
Awesome plugin
Really Awesome plugin and solved my problem. Thanks!
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