# Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

> Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has 60K+ active installs, a 2.6/5 rating from 77 reviews and 6.9K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Mailchimp List Subscribe Form works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60K+ sites, is rated 2.6/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**Add a Mailchimp signup form block, widget, or shortcode to your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #662 of 69,745 plugins
- **Active installs:** 60K+
- **Total downloads:** 2,582,260
- **Downloads (30 days):** 6,886 (-17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.6/5 from 77 reviews
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mailchimp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mailchimp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailchimp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | #14 | 1,095 |
| [mailchimp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mailchimp/) | #4 | 126 |
| [marketing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/marketing/) | #11 | 457 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | #10 | 384 |
| [signup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/signup/) | #1 | 54 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| mailchimp | #3 | 1,145 |
| marketing | >100 | 4,481 |
| newsletter | #96 | 1,693 |
| signup | #22 | 1,963 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 52.3%
- 1.5: 19.3%
- 2.0: 18.8%
- Other: 9.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,201) | Jun 25, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (707) | Aug 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP Mail Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-logging/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (370) | Sep 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.3/5 (16) | Jul 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin with Amazon SES, Postmark, and Other Providers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremails/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 8 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 9 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (290) | Sep 2, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mailchimp List Subscribe Form free?
Yes. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mailchimp List Subscribe Form safe to use in 2026?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 60K+ sites, is rated 2.6/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mailchimp List Subscribe Form?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is active on 60K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,582,260 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 6,886 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mailchimp List Subscribe Form work with WordPress 7.1?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Mailchimp List Subscribe Form need?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Mailchimp List Subscribe Form last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on June 3, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Mailchimp List Subscribe Form?
Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is developed and maintained by Mailchimp.

### What are the best alternatives to Mailchimp List Subscribe Form?
The most popular alternatives to Mailchimp List Subscribe Form are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).


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