MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Grow for WordPress (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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Grow for WordPress has 83K+. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a higher support resolution rate (89% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Grow for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 2.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 83K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 12 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2023 | |
| Age | 13 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 1.5.3 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Grow for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,723 daily downloads while Grow for WordPress averaged 36.
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.
Grow for WordPress Reviews
Should Be A Great Plugin, But It Stinks
The concept of this plugin is awesome: it does a bunch of things that helps your site get more signups and engagement. But it falls very short. First of all, the inline subscription form is UGLY. I me
Title
Doesn’t follow accepted best practices. This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by btreece84.
Great
It’s helpful. Worth trying.
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