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Mailchimp List Subscribe Form vs Simple Subscriber Signup Widget (2026)

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

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

2.6(77)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
VS
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget

Simple Subscriber Signup Widget

4(2)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Simple Subscriber Signup Widget

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Subscriber Signup Widget has a higher user rating (4/5 from 2 reviews) while Mailchimp List Subscribe Form leads in active installations (60K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Simple Subscriber Signup Widget has 5.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.6/5Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
►
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget4/5
Total Reviews
77Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
◄
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget2
Active Installs
60K+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
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Simple Subscriber Signup Widget80
Total Downloads
2.5M+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
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Simple Subscriber Signup Widget5.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AMailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoMailchimp List Subscribe Form
◄
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget11 years ago
First Released
2008Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget2014
Age
18 yearsMailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget12 years
WP Requires
6.4+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeMailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.0.1Mailchimp List Subscribe Form
Simple Subscriber Signup Widget1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

2.6/5(77 reviews)
5
23%
4
14%
3
8%
2
13%
1
42%

Simple Subscriber Signup Widget

4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form Reviews

by Cognisant_2000

Fixed Issues with Orders of Fields

We have been using this for years on a number of sites, but recently we came across a problem that the fields in Mailchimp set up and appearance on the website did not match. Our own fix was being ove

by kangei

Spam profiles

Unfortunately, the lists are full of spam with the update! Very bad. This topic was modified 1 year ago by kangei.

by 15kstudios

Abysmal implementation

The plugin is a complete joke and injects js that is abysmal.

Simple Subscriber Signup Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Simple Subscriber Signup Widget more popular?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has 60K+ active installations while Simple Subscriber Signup Widget has 80. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Simple Subscriber Signup Widget?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has a 2.6/5 rating from 77 reviews, while Simple Subscriber Signup Widget has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and Simple Subscriber Signup Widget free?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is free and Simple Subscriber Signup Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Simple Subscriber Signup Widget?
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?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form was last updated 2 months ago and Simple Subscriber Signup Widget was last updated 11 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.