Mail Subscribe List
v2.1.10by Richard Leishman · updated 3 years ago
Simple customizable plugin that displays a name/email form where visitors can submit their information, manageable in the WordPress admin.
- Rank
- #3,847
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,460
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 185.8K
- 185,837 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 60 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Mail Subscribe List at a glance
Mail Subscribe List is a WordPress plugin by Richard Leishman with 3K+ active installs, the #3,847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 54% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 60 reviews. Version 2.1.10 came out on Aug 8, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 204 plugins tagged “list”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats542 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Mail Subscribe List |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,460 · +0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,460 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,462 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,463 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,466 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,459 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,453 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,451 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,449 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,454 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,456 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,454 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,449 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,452 |
Rank over time
#3,847 · up 12 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,847 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,845 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,846 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,841 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,840 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,847 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,853 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,851 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,855 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,853 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,852 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,857 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,871 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,869 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,859 |
Growth %
Average +0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.09% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3871 → #3840Downloads +11.4%
- Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★60 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.10
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.2.15
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 8, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Mail Subscribe List
How many websites use Mail Subscribe List?
Mail Subscribe List is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,847 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Mail Subscribe List been downloaded?
185,837 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats
When was Mail Subscribe List last updated?
Version 2.1.10 came out on Aug 8, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release
Is Mail Subscribe List compatible with the latest WordPress?
Mail Subscribe List’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Mail Subscribe List have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 2.1.10, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Mail Subscribe List still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Mail Subscribe List have?
4.4 out of 5 from 60 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Mail Subscribe List?
The plugins most like Mail Subscribe List, by the tags they share, are BlossomThemes Email Newsletter (20K+), Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer (90K+) and SMTP Mailer (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
60 reviews
- 5 stars: 45 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 5 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 3 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 3%
- 1 stars: 5 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 12%1–2★
- About 8 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,460 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 60 |
| Total downloads | 185.8K |
| Author | Richard Leishman |
| First released | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Version | 2.1.10 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
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