Mailchimp List vs Sign-up Sheets — WordPress

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form vs Sign-up Sheets

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

2.6·77reviews·60,000+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Mailchimp List Subscribe Form	Sign-up Sheets
Tagline	—	—
Description	3073 / 5000 chars61% used	1978 / 5000 chars40% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Mailchimp	Fetch Designs
Listed	—	—
Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

Sign-up Sheets

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4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and Sign-up Sheets
Metric	Mailchimp List Subscribe Form	Sign-up Sheets
Rating	2.6 ★	★ 4.8 ★
Total reviews	★ 77	16
Active installs	60,000+	1,000+
Free plan	—	—

3. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	Mailchimp List Subscribe Form	Sign-up Sheets
form	#201	Not ranked
custom form	#271	Not ranked
forms	#276	Not ranked
online form	Not ranked	#417
online forms	Not ranked	#419

4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

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’ll log in with that account and then proceed to configure settings. If you don’t have an account, you can create one directly in the plugin. After entering in all your personal details, you’ll need to activate your account via an email that will be sent to you. Once done, you’ll proceed to configure settings. On the settings screen, you’ll select your Mailchimp list, choose merge fields and groups, and configure other options. Once done, you can now add the block, widget, or shortcode ([mailchimpsf_form]) 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. How to add a signup form if you have a WordPress.com site. Access Token Encryption 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. In order to ensure this access token can be decrypted when used, the plugin relies on certain security constants that should remain unchanged. With no additional configuration, we use the standard LOGGED_IN_KEY and LOGGED_IN_SALT constants that are normally set in your site’s wp-config.php file. Some sites make use of security plugins that rotate these constants on a periodic basis. When this happens, we won’t be able to decrypt the access token and you’ll need to reconnect your Mailchimp account to generate a new access token. To prevent such issues, it is recommended to define two additional constants in your site’s wp-config.php file: MAILCHIMP_SF_ENCRYPTION_KEY and MAILCHIMP_SF_ENCRYPTION_SALT. These constants should consist of a combination of characters, preferably at least 32 characters long. Once set, these values should not be changed. For strong values, you can copy some of the values from here and use them. You’ll end up with additional code like the following in your wp-config.php file: define( 'MAILCHIMP_SF_ENCRYPTION_KEY', 'put your unique phrase here' ); define( 'MAILCHIMP_SF_ENCRYPTION_SALT', 'put your unique phrase here' ); If these constants are added after you’ve already authenticated with Mailchimp, you will need to reconnect your account. To avoid this, you can copy the values from LOGGED_IN_KEY and LOGGED_IN_SALT (if they exist) to MAILCHIMP_SF_ENCRYPTION_KEY and MAILCHIMP_SF_ENCRYPTION_SALT respectively. Upgrading 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 (which will have maintained your prior settings), click the “Update List” button, and you’re done!

Top keywords

mailchimp12×2.30%
encryption7×1.34%
access6×1.15%
access token6×1.15%
account6×1.15%
constants6×1.15%
ll6×1.15%
sf6×1.15%
sf encryption6×1.15%
token6×1.15%
settings5×0.96%
site5×0.96%

Sign-up Sheets

Sign-up Sheets helps you organize sign-ups, events, shifts, and other scheduled tasks directly in WordPress. It offers a flexible way to coordinate people, time slots, and responsibilities without relying on a third-party service. The free version of Sign-up Sheets includes core tools for building and managing sign-up sheets on your site: Add, edit, and clear sign-up spots as needed Copy a sheet or task to speed up setup Send confirmation emails after sign-up Let logged-in users view all of their sign-ups on one page with the [user_sign_ups] shortcode Create an unlimited number of sign-up sheets and spots Enable optional reCAPTCHA protection Export sign-up data for one sheet or all sheets to CSV Support WordPress GDPR privacy features for your sign-up sheets Built with accessibility in mind based on WCAG Guidelines. If you run into any accessibility issues, please report them to help make the plugin more inclusive for all users. See the full list of Sign-up Sheets features The Pro version of Sign-up Sheets adds advanced tools for more complex scheduling and form needs: Create custom task fields and custom sign-up form fields Send optional reminder emails before an event Customize confirmation and reminder emails per sheet Assign categories to sign-up sheets and display current sheets for a specific category Let logged-in users edit their own sign-ups Enable Spot Locking to hold a spot for 3 minutes while a user completes the sign-up form Use Compact and Semi-Compact display modes to condense tasks with many spots into a single line Set sign-up limits per task See the full list of Sign-up Sheets features Sign-up Sheets is used for church and nonprofit volunteer opportunities, school and PTO/PTA events, club sign-ups, meeting room reservations, photographer time slots, peronal gatherings, and more. It is a practical alternative to monthly paid services like SignUpGenius while keeping your sign-ups on your own WordPress site.

Top keywords

sign-up16×5.13%
sheets12×3.85%
sign-up sheets10×3.21%
sign-ups5×1.60%
emails3×

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Sign-up Sheets?

Sign-up Sheets has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 16 reviews) compared to Mailchimp List Subscribe Form (2.6★ from 77 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Sign-up Sheets?

Sign-up Sheets holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 2.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Sign-up Sheets?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has the deeper published review base (77 vs 16), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (77 reviews). Sign-up Sheets typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (16 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and Sign-up Sheets?

Migration support varies by app and category. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and Sign-up Sheets both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Sign-up Sheets" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form vs Sign-up Sheets

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

Sign-up Sheets

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Search rankings

4. App details

Frequently asked

Which has better reviews, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Sign-up Sheets?

Should I choose Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Sign-up Sheets?

Which is faster to set up, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or Sign-up Sheets?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and Sign-up Sheets?

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