MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Comments Shortcode (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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Comments Shortcode has 8.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Comments Shortcode | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 8.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Comments Shortcode
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,723 daily downloads while Comments Shortcode averaged 4.
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.
Comments Shortcode Reviews
add one shortcode and have 2 similal block
i add shortcode in elementor and have two similar blocks with comment. How to fix it?
Comment show up in 2 places
After installing the plugin and add shortcode where I want the comment section to go, my page shows two comment sections, 1/ the original at the end of the page and 2/ where I place the short code. Wo
Works Like Charm 100%
works like charm 100%. Great plugin saved a lot time thank you
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