MailerLite – Signup forms (official) vs Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
MailerLite – Signup forms (official)
100K+ active installs
Free
Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 46 reviews) while MailerLite – Signup forms (official) leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MailerLite – Signup forms (official) has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types has 523K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MailerLite – Signup forms (official) | Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3/5 | ► | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 40 | ► | 46 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.2M+ | ◄ | 523K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.20 | 3.1.30 |
Rating Breakdown
MailerLite – Signup forms (official)
Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MailerLite – Signup forms (official) averaged approximately 702 daily downloads while Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types averaged 134.
Recent Reviews
MailerLite – Signup forms (official) Reviews
Same as everyone else here…
I signed up with mailerlite to manage newsletters (as opposed to ecommerce abandoned cart flows etc). I made an embedded signup form for newsletter subscription. THEN I learned that I needed this very
No longer using it
I’ve had a similar experience to another commenter. Initially the plugin worked well. But later when I click to edit my form, it would redirect to MailerLite website and say “Form not found”. So I tri
Unreliable both as a platform and as a plugin
My experience with MailerLite has been simply disastrous.The problem does not concern only the WordPress plugin, but the entire platform. After numerous attempts the result was always the same:form
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.
More Plugins Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as MailerLite – Signup forms (official) and Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types
The #1 Mailchimp plugin for WordPress. Allows you to add a multitude of newsletter sign-up methods to your site.
MW WP Form is shortcode base contact form plugin. This plugin have many features. For example you can use many validation rules, inquiry data saving, …
Newsletters, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Forms, Pop Up, SMS by Omnisend
"Contact Form 7 add confirm" can add confirm step to "Contact Form 7".
The CFF plugin allows you to create both simple and professional forms. Its form builder includes dynamic calculated fields and many other controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MailerLite – Signup forms (official) or Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types more popular?
Which has better ratings — MailerLite – Signup forms (official) or Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types?
Are MailerLite – Signup forms (official) and Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types free?
Which plugin has better support — MailerLite – Signup forms (official) or Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.