MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update… (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
Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update… has 112K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 112K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 2.0.5 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,723 daily downloads while Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update… averaged 10.
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.
Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update… Reviews
Helpful and Minimal
This is a simple and effective plugin and does what it says. Thank you for sharing this I’m so happy to no longer receive so many update emails!!!
simple and works great!
Does the job perfect. Simple usage, just activate the plugin, that’s all.
Alle Kunden waren froh!
Funktioniert reibungslos.
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