MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Formality (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
Formality

Formality

5(10)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Formality has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Formality has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality5/5
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality10
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality200
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality10K+
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
FormalityN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality9 months ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality2020
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality6 years
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality6.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality7.4+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
FormalityFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Formality1.5.11

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

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

Formality

5/5(10 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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.

Formality Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Formality more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while Formality has 200. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Formality?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while Formality has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and Formality free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and Formality is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Formality?
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 Formality was last updated 9 months ago.

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