MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs GravityWP – Count (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, GravityWP – Count has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while GravityWP – Count has 30K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | GravityWP – Count | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 0.9.15 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
GravityWP – Count
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,899 daily downloads while GravityWP – Count averaged 10.
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.
GravityWP – Count Reviews
Very Helpful
No longer need to open the dashboard to view entries, all can be displayed on the homepage
Excellent Plugin
Does what it says and well. Thank you! This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by Marco. This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by Marco.
Count multiple labels in dropdown
Hi there, Very lovely plugin. I have a quick question, i have a form that has a dropdown with multiple labels. I can’t seem to be able to get this working, it sums up to zero (0). [gravity
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