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MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Hide and Catch Email (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

4.8(1,492)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
VS
Hide and Catch Email

Hide and Catch Email

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Hide and Catch Email

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Hide and Catch Email has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Hide and Catch EmailN/A
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Hide and Catch Email0
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Hide and Catch Email10
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Hide and Catch Email3.5K+
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch EmailN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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Hide and Catch Email11 years ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch Email2010
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch Email16 years
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch Email3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch Emailfalse+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch EmailFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Hide and Catch Email0.4

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

4.8/5(1,492 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%

Hide and Catch Email

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress Reviews

by jesushillman

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 👍

by Bentomen

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

by 4mifix

Just Started Using This API

I like it so far and will update this review as time goes on.

Hide and Catch Email Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Hide and Catch Email more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while Hide and Catch Email has 10. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Hide and Catch Email?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while Hide and Catch Email has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and Hide and Catch Email free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and Hide and Catch Email is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Hide and Catch Email?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress was last updated 1 week ago and Hide and Catch Email was last updated 11 years ago.

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