MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Disqus Comment System (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
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 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Disqus Comment System has 4.5M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Disqus Comment System | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 2.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 219 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 4.5M+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Age | 13 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 3.1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Disqus Comment System
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,723 daily downloads while Disqus Comment System averaged 185.
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.
Disqus Comment System Reviews
Work Correct
Thank you very much your work developers. I am very grateful for your wok and for your helpful plugin.
I don’t want SPAM ads.
Suddenly, a large number of spam ads labeled “Sponsored” began appearing. After investigating the cause, I identified this plugin as the culprit.I actually liked this plugin’s functionality and had us
Скрытая реклама
Выводит на сайтах блок с скрытой рекламой!!! Это ужас.
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