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Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

By Mailchimp

Marketing & Advertising / Email Marketing & Campaigns

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form Review - In-Depth Analysis

Quickly add a Mailchimp signup form to your WordPress site using a block, widget, or shortcode.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

2.6/5 (based on 77+ reviews)

Active Installations

60,000+

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

Use the Mailchimp List Subscribe plugin to quickly add a Mailchimp signup form block, widget, or shortcode to your WordPress site.

After installation, if you already have a Mailchimp account, you will log in with that account and then proceed to configure settings.

If you do not have an account, you can create one directly in the plugin. After entering in all your personal details, you will need to activate your account via an email that will be sent to you. Once done, you will proceed to configure settings.

On the settings screen, you will select your Mailchimp list, choose merge fields and groups, and configure other options. Once done, you can now add the block, widget, or shortcode to your site. Typically, installation and setup will take about 5-10 minutes, and absolutely everything can be done via the WordPress Setting GUI, with no file editing at all.

WordPress.com compatibility is limited to Business tier users only.

Starting in version 1.6.0, authentication has changed to use OAuth. As part of this process, we retrieve an access token that can be used to make API requests. To provide a high level of security, this access token is encrypted before being stored in the WordPress database.

To prevent issues with access token decryption, it is recommended to define two additional constants in your site's wp-config.php file. These constants should consist of a combination of characters, preferably at least 32 characters long.

If you are upgrading to version 1.2.1 and you used the widget in your sidebar previously, all you need to do is drag the Mailchimp Widget back into the sidebar, visit the Mailchimp settings page, and click the 'Update List' button to complete the process.

Comparing to Alternatives

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is a basic plugin for integrating Mailchimp with WordPress, but it falls short compared to other more feature-rich alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple integration with Mailchimp
Lightweight and minimal setup
Official plugin from Mailchimp

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in competitors
No recent updates or active maintenance
Limited customization options
Poor user interface and outdated design

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights significant dissatisfaction with the plugin's functionality and support.

Positive highlights

"Great support and very happy" - Cognisant_2000

Common complaints

Plugin does not properly integrate Mailchimp into WordPress
No visible output or functionality in sidebar
Plugin appears abandoned with no recent updates
Injected JavaScript is poorly implemented
Spam issues in subscriber lists

Weaknesses

Outdated interface and screenshots
Fixes overwritten by plugin updates
Lack of clear instructions or documentation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a very basic and lightweight Mailchimp integration without advanced features.

Not ideal for

Anyone needing reliable, updated, and feature-rich email marketing integration or customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic Mailchimp subscription form integration with minimal features and customization.

Final Verdict

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form is a minimal and outdated plugin that struggles to meet user expectations for Mailchimp integration on WordPress.

Due to lack of updates, poor functionality, and limited features, users are better served by exploring more actively maintained and robust alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Mailchimp List Subscribe Form plugin.

Mailchimp

Email marketing

Signup form

Screenshots

FAQ

You need to ensure that the fields are enabled both in your Mailchimp account (Audience > Signup forms) and in the settings of this plugin. Once the fields are enabled in both places, then they’ll appear in the editor and frontend of your site.