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Forward: Simple Mailchimp Form

v1.2.19

by Forlæns · updated 2 months ago

Add a simple Mailchimp signup form to any post, page, or template with a shortcode.

formmailchimpnewslettershortcodesignup
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Rank
#42,457
Up3,330 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 14
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.4K
3,408 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +7.1% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

Forward at a glance

Forward is a WordPress plugin by Forlæns with 10+ active installs, the #42,457 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 7% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.19 came out on Aug 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 65 plugins tagged “signup”, it ranks #37. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

241 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Forward Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.51015Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateForward
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202610
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 20269
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 20267
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 20266
Oct 26, 20267
Oct 25, 202612
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 202614
Oct 22, 202614
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 20266
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 20267
Oct 13, 202611
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 14 · -6.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.12131415Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#42,457 · down 1,597 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#42,457
Nov 7, 2026#45,787
Nov 6, 2026#43,171
Nov 5, 2026#47,643
Nov 1, 2026#39,843
Oct 31, 2026#47,151
Oct 30, 2026#35,778
Oct 29, 2026#39,700
Oct 28, 2026#40,486
Oct 27, 2026#40,860

Growth %

Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+16.67%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-14.29%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+16.67%
Oct 31, 2026-20.00%
Oct 30, 2026+7.14%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.67%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #40486 → #47643
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.19
Requires WordPress
5.8
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Nov 10, 2015
Last updated
Aug 15, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Forward

How many websites use Forward?

Forward 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 #42,457 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Forward been downloaded?

3,408 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats

When was Forward last updated?

Version 1.2.19 came out on Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago).

Is Forward compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is Forward still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Forward have?

No one has reviewed Forward on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Forward?

The plugins most like Forward, by the tags they share, are MC4WP (1M+), Mailchimp List Subscribe Form (60K+) and MW WP Form (200K+). Compare all alternatives

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Forward
Estimated installs≈ 14
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads3.4K
AuthorForlæns
First releasedNov 10, 2015
Version1.2.19
Requires WP5.8
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedAug 15, 2026

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