MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs Universal WP Lead Tracking (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
Universal WP Lead Tracking
100 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Universal WP Lead Tracking has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while Universal WP Lead Tracking has 3.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress | Universal WP Lead Tracking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,492 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 73M+ | ◄ | 3.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2022 | |
| Age | 13 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.12.1 | 1.0.9 |
Rating Breakdown
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
Universal WP Lead Tracking
Download Trends
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.
Universal WP Lead Tracking Reviews
No reviews yet
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