MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types (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
Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types
10K+ 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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types has 523K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 46 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 523K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Age | 13 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 3.1.30 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,899 daily downloads while Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types averaged 134.
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.
Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types Reviews
It works well and the support is great
I tried this plugin to make a date on my form display a certain way in notifications; this was to save the client having to look at a calendar every time he received a booking to see what day of the w
Great Plugin
Using Gravity Forms for several years now, I have been able to save time and create great forms. With simple features that can be used in many ways as well as integrations, it’s a plugin worth trying
One of my favourite plugins
Love this plugin, used it so many times. The last time I used it was for custom registration\login and Stripe payment integration and it worked out great.
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