MailChimp Shortcode
v1.0.2by telepathy · updated 11 years ago
This plugin provides a shortcode for output of a simple MailChimp subscription form anywhere in your post. The form submits to an end-point provided b …
- Rank
- #41,994
- Down3,428 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,737 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MailChimp Shortcode at a glance
MailChimp Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by telepathy with 10+ active installs, the #41,994 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Mar 27, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 136 plugins tagged “mailchimp”, it ranks #87. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MailChimp Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#41,994 · up 5,051 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,994 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,566 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,117 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #43,803 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,344 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #48,017 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,512 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,504 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,045 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 11, 2015
- Last updated
- Mar 27, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MailChimp Shortcode
How many websites use MailChimp Shortcode?
MailChimp Shortcode is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,994 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MailChimp Shortcode been downloaded?
2,737 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was MailChimp Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Mar 27, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is MailChimp Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
MailChimp Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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.
Is MailChimp Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MailChimp Shortcode have?
No one has reviewed MailChimp Shortcode on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to MailChimp Shortcode?
The plugins most like MailChimp Shortcode, by the tags they share, are MC4WP (1M+), Mailchimp for WooCommerce (200K+) and Mailchimp List Subscribe Form (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | telepathy |
| First released | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 27, 2015 |
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