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Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat – Grow Your MailChimp List

By fatcatapps

Marketing & Advertising / Email Marketing & Campaigns

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat – Grow Your MailChimp List Review - In-Depth Analysis

Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat helps you grow your MailChimp list. Create popups, inline forms, sidebar widgets, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.94/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 77+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat is a super-fast tool that lets you build beautiful looking MailChimp forms to maximize conversions and grow your mailing list.

This plugin is fully compatible with WordPress 5.0's new content editor, Gutenberg. Simply create your MailChimp form, then add your MailChimp block to your website.

In just two minutes, you can build a MailChimp form that is fully optimized and customized to fit your theme's design.

Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat allows you to build a range of MailChimp forms including post boxes, sidebar widgets, and lightbox pop-ups. You can create an unlimited number of these forms for your site.

Some features include responsive design, shortcode options, lots of customization options, an intuitive interface, and built-in conversion optimization best practices.

Your MailChimp list is one of your most important assets, whether you're a blogger, marketer, or small business owner. Rely on Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat to build great looking forms that convert.

Comparing to Alternatives

Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat offers a solid solution for integrating Mailchimp subscription forms, with several comparable plugins available that provide similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly interface with easy setup
Attractive and customizable form designs
Reliable integration with Mailchimp
Good customer support
Includes both free and pro versions for flexibility

Weaknesses

Past security vulnerabilities requiring updates
Some users report occasional failures adding users
Limited advanced features in free version
Occasional compatibility issues with certain themes or plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 77 reviews, most users express satisfaction, though about 13% report issues.

Positive highlights

"Easy to understand, great graphics — everything just flowed." — Bill White
"This is exactly what I was looking for." — bulletrainy
"Been using this for a while now on all my clients' sites." — whitelakelibrary
"Very good and unique plugin, excellent support." — richardkai
"Efficient and easy." — Liz Mistry

Common complaints

Fails to add users as expected, causing frustration

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent updates
Some users experience user addition failures
Limited advanced customization without pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking an easy-to-use Mailchimp integration with attractive forms and reliable basic functionality will find this plugin suitable.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced features out of the box or with strict security needs should consider alternatives or ensure timely updates due to past vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential Mailchimp form integration with customizable templates suitable for most basic needs.

Pro version

Offers advanced features such as enhanced customization options, additional form types, and priority support.

Final Verdict

Forms for Mailchimp by Optin Cat is a well-regarded plugin that delivers effective Mailchimp list growth tools with a user-friendly experience. Its strong positive reviews highlight ease of use and good support, making it a solid choice for many users.

However, past security issues and some user complaints about functionality suggest that users should keep the plugin updated and consider their specific needs carefully. The availability of a pro version adds value for those needing more advanced features.