WordPress plugin comparison
MC4WP vs Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat
At a glance
- MC4WP has more active installs: 1M+, against 2K+ for Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat.
- On a typical day, MC4WP is downloaded about 9,404 times, Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat about 29.
- MC4WP is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,498 reviews, against 4.4 from 77 reviews.
- MC4WP was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 16, 2026 for Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MC4WP has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat.
Line by line
MC4WP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MC4WP |  Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #35 | #4,654 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 570.3K | 768 |
| Rating | 4.8(1.5K) | 4.4(77) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.43 | ×0.66 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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