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Campaign Monitor for WordPress

By Campaign Monitor

Marketing & Advertising / Email Marketing & Campaigns

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Campaign Monitor for WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily create elegant sign-up forms for your Campaign Monitor mailing lists. Customize forms and A/B test to attract more subscribers.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

1.7/5 (based on 40+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.77 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Campaign Monitor for WordPress allows your visitors to sign up to lists in your campaignmonitor.com account, so you can create, send and measure the impact of your email marketing campaigns.

With our plugin, you can create and customize subscribe forms from your WordPress dashboard, decide when and where to show them, and A/B test which one attracts more subscribers.

Choose from various form types including Slide-Out, Lightbox, Bar, Button, and Embedded forms to effectively engage your audience.

Campaign Monitor makes it easy to create, send and measure the impact of your email marketing campaigns. Don’t have a Campaign Monitor account? Sign up for free.

Comparing to Alternatives

Campaign Monitor for WordPress faces stiff competition from several well-established email marketing plugins that offer more reliable support and features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates directly with Campaign Monitor service
Offers a pro version with additional features
Supports basic email list signup forms

Weaknesses

Frequent security vulnerabilities in past versions
Poor and unresponsive customer support
Plugin appears abandoned with infrequent updates
Limited functionality compared to alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin has a very low average rating of 1.7 out of 5, with over 80% of ratings being 1 or 2 stars, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among users.

Positive highlights

"I am non-technical, so having a plug n’ play program is as important as the customer service connected to it." - murryg81
"When I have questions, I contact support and wow–there you go, problem solved." - murryg81

Common complaints

Plugin stopped working and appears abandoned
Non-existent or very poor support response
reCaptcha functionality does not work
Potential malware exploit warnings from security tools
Limited embedding capabilities and poor interface

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities including XSS and path disclosure
Lack of timely updates and fixes
Unreliable reCaptcha integration

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who specifically need integration with Campaign Monitor and are willing to manage potential security risks and limited support.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a reliable, secure, and well-supported email marketing plugin or those who require advanced features and regular updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic integration with Campaign Monitor and simple signup form functionality.

Pro version

Offers additional premium features to enhance email marketing capabilities, though specifics are not clearly detailed.

Final Verdict

Campaign Monitor for WordPress suffers from significant security vulnerabilities, poor support, and a lack of updates, leading to widespread user dissatisfaction. While it offers direct integration with Campaign Monitor, these issues overshadow its benefits.

Users looking for a dependable and secure email marketing solution should consider alternative plugins with better support and more robust features. This plugin may only suit those committed to Campaign Monitor despite its drawbacks.