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Mailchimp List Subscribe Form vs DB – Mailchimp API (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

2.6(77)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
VS
DB – Mailchimp API

DB – Mailchimp API

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View DB – Mailchimp API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has a higher user rating (2.6/5 from 77 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while DB – Mailchimp API has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.6/5Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
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DB – Mailchimp APIN/A
Total Reviews
77Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
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DB – Mailchimp API0
Active Installs
60K+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
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DB – Mailchimp API10
Total Downloads
2.5M+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
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DB – Mailchimp API5.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AMailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp APIN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailchimp List Subscribe Form
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DB – Mailchimp API9 years ago
First Released
2008Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp API2015
Age
18 yearsMailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp API11 years
WP Requires
6.4+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp API3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp APIFree
Latest Version
2.0.1Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
DB – Mailchimp API1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

2.6/5(77 reviews)
5
23%
4
14%
3
8%
2
13%
1
42%

DB – Mailchimp API

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

Recent Reviews

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form Reviews

by Cognisant_2000

Fixed Issues with Orders of Fields

We have been using this for years on a number of sites, but recently we came across a problem that the fields in Mailchimp set up and appearance on the website did not match. Our own fix was being ove

by kangei

Spam profiles

Unfortunately, the lists are full of spam with the update! Very bad. This topic was modified 1 year ago by kangei.

by 15kstudios

Abysmal implementation

The plugin is a complete joke and injects js that is abysmal.

DB – Mailchimp API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or DB – Mailchimp API more popular?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has 60K+ active installations while DB – Mailchimp API has 10. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or DB – Mailchimp API?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has a 2.6/5 rating from 77 reviews, while DB – Mailchimp API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and DB – Mailchimp API free?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is free and DB – Mailchimp API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or DB – Mailchimp API?
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?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form was last updated 2 months ago and DB – Mailchimp API was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.