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MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress vs WP Simple Custom Form (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
View MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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WP Simple Custom Form

WP Simple Custom Form

0(0)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View WP Simple Custom Form

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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has accumulated 73M+ total downloads while WP Simple Custom Form has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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WP Simple Custom FormN/A
Total Reviews
1,492MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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WP Simple Custom Form0
Active Installs
1.0M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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WP Simple Custom Form20
Total Downloads
73M+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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WP Simple Custom Form13K+
Support Resolution
89%MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom FormN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
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WP Simple Custom Form14 years ago
First Released
2013MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom Form2011
Age
13 yearsMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom Form15 years
WP Requires
4.6+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom Form3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom Formfalse+
Business Model
FreeMC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom FormFree
Latest Version
4.12.1MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
WP Simple Custom Form1.0

Rating Breakdown

MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress

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

WP Simple Custom Form

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.

WP Simple Custom Form Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or WP Simple Custom Form more popular?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has 1.0M+ active installations while WP Simple Custom Form has 20. MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or WP Simple Custom Form?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,492 reviews, while WP Simple Custom Form has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress and WP Simple Custom Form free?
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress is free and WP Simple Custom Form is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress or WP Simple Custom Form?
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 WP Simple Custom Form was last updated 14 years ago.

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