MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Simple Lead Generator (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
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Simple Lead Generator

Simple Lead Generator

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Simple Lead Generator has 1.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead GeneratorN/A
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator0
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator0
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator1.8K+
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator2 years ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator2020
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator6 years
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator5.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator7.0+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead GeneratorFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Simple Lead Generator1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

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

Simple Lead Generator

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.

Simple Lead Generator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Simple Lead Generator more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while Simple Lead Generator has 0. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Simple Lead Generator?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while Simple Lead Generator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and Simple Lead Generator free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and Simple Lead Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or Simple Lead Generator?
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 Simple Lead Generator was last updated 2 years ago.

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