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Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch

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E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add Constant Contact sign-up forms to your WordPress site. Capture leads with popups, embedded widgets, or sticky top bars. Optimize for mobile and track form performance.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 49+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below 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

Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch allows you to painlessly add Constant Contact sign up forms to your WordPress site. The form captures the lead and sends it to specific Constant Contact lists automatically. You can set it to no opt-in, opt-in, or double opt-in. You can add forms to posts, pages or sidebar, and also open it as a popup or top bar.

Simply sign up and connect your Constant Contact account into the plugin admin settings and it will pull in all your Constant Contact lists. From there you can choose the lists you want to make forms for.

MailMunch is a standalone service that integrates with all web platforms including WordPress. MailMunch account will be required if you want to use the premium features.

Our improved signup plugin for Constant Contact will proactively sign-up new subscribers to your newsletter list. Our forms offer the same basic features that Constant Contact's official plugin, but also much more. In addition to the Constant Contact form, analytics will help you track the number of form views and subscriptions.

Easily create sign-up forms for your Constant Contact list and display it as a popup, embedded widget or a top bar. Features include mobile optimization, automatic synching with your Constant Contact account, beautiful templates, and more.

Comparing to Alternatives

Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch is one of several plugins designed to integrate Constant Contact with WordPress. It offers a straightforward way to create forms and manage subscribers but faces competition from other plugins with varying features and integrations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to create attractive forms and pop-ups.
Integrates subscriber lists directly with Constant Contact.
Provides weekly summary emails of contact lists.
Responsive and simple user interface.
Good support responsiveness noted by users.

Weaknesses

No clearly promoted pro version with advanced features.
Past security vulnerabilities including XSS and CSRF issues.
Some users report loss of access to forms after trial expiration.
Potential issues with subscriber list management and documentation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star ratings (75.5%) and a few 4-star reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's ease of use and integration capabilities. However, about 20% of ratings are 1-2 stars, reflecting significant dissatisfaction among some users.

Positive highlights

"Perfect plugin to integrate constant contact in your WP site." - mihirkagrana
"Super and simple!" - BoyeJallo
"Great App! Just what I needed for my site!" - ejibron
"Great support. Used this plugin for ages, very easy to use." - russhowepti

Common complaints

Forms become inaccessible after trial period ends without subscription.
Subscriber lists can be altered unexpectedly, causing loss of contacts.
Lack of clear documentation regarding list management and plugin limitations.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities have been reported and fixed in recent versions.
No paid version to unlock additional features, limiting advanced use.
Some users experience poor communication and support regarding critical issues.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free solution to integrate Constant Contact forms into their WordPress site with basic form creation and subscriber management.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced features, guaranteed long-term access to forms without subscription, or those concerned about past security vulnerabilities and potential subscriber list management issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to create forms and pop-ups that integrate with Constant Contact and receive weekly summary emails of contact lists.

Final Verdict

Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch offers a user-friendly and effective way to integrate Constant Contact with WordPress, with many users praising its simplicity and support. However, the plugin has faced security vulnerabilities in the past and lacks a clear paid upgrade path, which may limit its appeal for advanced users.

Potential users should weigh the benefits of its ease of use and free features against concerns about form access after trial expiration and subscriber list management issues. Considering available alternatives may be wise for those needing more robust or secure solutions.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Constant Contact Forms by MailMunch plugin.

Constant Contact

Email Marketing

Signup Forms

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FAQ

Constant Contact is full of useful, powerful email marketing features that are easy to use whether you’re an email marketing expert, or a small business just getting started.

To learn more, just check out: Constant Contact