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
1.0M+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | CleverReach® WP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 84K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2019 | |
| Age | 13 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 1.5.23 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
CleverReach® WP
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,899 daily downloads while CleverReach® WP averaged 29.
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.
CleverReach® WP Reviews
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
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
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.
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