MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms (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
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms has 62K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 62K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 1.9.1 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,899 daily downloads while Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms averaged 68.
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.
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for WPForms Reviews
Easy to use and great support
This plugin is super easy to use, even for newbies, and the support team is very responsive and helpful!
Excellent Plugin.
The plugin is easy to setup and it works great.
Works Flawlessly
I used this plugin on a fairly high-traffic publisher site and it does exactly what it’s supposed to do without issue. Also very easy to setup.
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