Groups vs MailUp Auto Subscription (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, MailUp Auto Subscription has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Groups leads in active installations (10K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Groups has accumulated 991K+ total downloads while MailUp Auto Subscription has 4.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Groups | MailUp Auto Subscription | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 380 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 991K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.0 | 1.2.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Groups
►MailUp Auto Subscription5/5
Total Reviews
380Groups
◄MailUp Auto Subscription1
Active Installs
10K+Groups
◄MailUp Auto Subscription60
Total Downloads
991K+Groups
◄MailUp Auto Subscription4.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Groups
MailUp Auto SubscriptionN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoGroups
◄MailUp Auto Subscription9 months ago
First Released
2012Groups
MailUp Auto Subscription2015
Age
14 yearsGroups
MailUp Auto Subscription11 years
WP Requires
6.7+Groups
MailUp Auto Subscription4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Groups
MailUp Auto Subscriptionfalse+
Business Model
FreeGroups
MailUp Auto SubscriptionFree
Latest Version
4.1.0Groups
MailUp Auto Subscription1.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Groups
4.8/5(380 reviews)
5
91%
4
6%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%
MailUp Auto Subscription
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Groups Reviews
by ninjaneen
Simple access restriction that really works
I’ve been using this plugin for a number of years on our documentation website. I create documentation for all of my clients in one single website, and then I restrict access to the pages so that each
by kahana
Super!
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by mchilson
Clean simple plug-in that works as expected!
I needed a simple solution for member only pages and this plug-in works great!
MailUp Auto Subscription Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Groups or MailUp Auto Subscription more popular?
Groups has 10K+ active installations while MailUp Auto Subscription has 60. Groups is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Groups or MailUp Auto Subscription?
Groups has a 4.8/5 rating from 380 reviews, while MailUp Auto Subscription has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Groups and MailUp Auto Subscription free?
Groups is free and MailUp Auto Subscription is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Groups or MailUp Auto Subscription?
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?
Groups was last updated 1 week ago and MailUp Auto Subscription was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.