MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs CleverReach® WP (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
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VS
CleverReach® WP

CleverReach® WP

3.3(7)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while CleverReach® WP has 84K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP3.3/5
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP7
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP4.0K+
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP84K+
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WPN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP2 months ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP2019
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP7 years
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP5.3+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WPFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP1.5.23

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

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

CleverReach® WP

3.3/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
43%

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.

CleverReach® WP Reviews

by BeneMech&Fusi

CF 7 Integration mangelhaft

Habe CF7 und bisher das Plugin von Pixelarbeit, welches jedoch nicht mehr gepflegt wird. Der Umstieg auf das Plugin von Cleverreach hat entäuscht. Dieses Plugin hat mir viele neue Felder in meine List

by parksleepfly

Jetzt cool

Wir hatten früher Clevereach im Einsatz, waren dann aber von so manchen Unzulänglichkeiten genervt. Insgesamt und besonders auch in Sachen DSGVO war uns das Tool aber immer “sympathisch”. Daher haben

by fbeckmann

Integration an bestehende Empfängerliste nicht möglich

Plugin damit für Bestandskunden unbrauchbar?! This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by fbeckmann. This topic was modified 2 years, 6 months ago by fbeckmann.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or CleverReach® WP more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while CleverReach® WP has 4.0K+. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or CleverReach® WP?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while CleverReach® WP has a 3.3/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and CleverReach® WP free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and CleverReach® WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or CleverReach® WP?
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 CleverReach® WP was last updated 2 months ago.

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