MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs SearchWP Modal Search Form (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
SearchWP Modal Search Form
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SearchWP Modal Search Form has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while SearchWP Modal Search Form has 82K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | SearchWP Modal Search Form | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 82K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2019 | |
| Age | 13 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 0.5.7 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
SearchWP Modal Search Form
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress averaged approximately 39,723 daily downloads while SearchWP Modal Search Form 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.
SearchWP Modal Search Form Reviews
Great support
Very helpful support, thanks for everything that you do!
Excellent Word Press Search Plugin
I have used this plugin on all my websites and it works great. Simple install and set-up. I even have it on the top right corner of my website and as a menu item so mobile users can easily access it.
Perfect!! Exactly what I was looking for!
Very easy to install. Does exactly what it needs to. Thank you!
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