Mailchimp List vs SMTP2GO for WordPress — WordPress

Mailchimp List Subscribe Form vs SMTP2GO for WordPress –

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Mailchimp List Subscribe Form

2.6·77reviews·60,000+installs

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Description	3073 / 5000 chars61% used	2573 / 5000 chars51% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Mailchimp	SMTP2GO
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Feature comparison between Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy
Metric	Mailchimp List Subscribe Form	SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy
Rating	2.6 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 77	66
Active installs	60,000+	30,000+
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Keyword	Mailchimp List Subscribe Form	SMTP2GO for WordPress –
contact form	#460	#557

5. 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!

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

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SMTP2GO’s WordPress plugin replaces the default built in wp_mail() functionality (phpmailer) and sends your email via SMTP2GO’s API and industry leading email delivery platform. SMTP2GO provides valuable insights into every aspect of your email’s life cycle, enabling you to track delivery rates, opens, clicks, and bounce rates. Whether your email is transactional, marketing, newsletter, contact form, or notification – we have got you covered. The main benefits of using the official SMTP2GO plugin: We have made our plugin as easy and low maintenance as possible – you can set it up in under ten minutes. Take over from the default WordPress email system for more reliable delivery – you can be confident your emails have arrived at their destination inbox successfully. Get access to our intuitive real-time reporting tools. You can uncover what is going on behind the scenes with delivery, open rates, click rates, bounce, and unsubscription reports. We offer secure worldwide servers with intelligent routing for network redundancy and speedy delivery. We handle SPF and DKIM on your behalf. SMTP2GO can even turn your “http” links into “https”. Diagnose and resolve delivery issues with our insightful reporting page, or reach out to our award-winning support team who are available almost 24/7 to help address problems in a timely, friendly fashion. We have a dedicated Review team who constantly monitor the reputations of our IP’s and we proactively alert members to any suspicious changes in their email regimen. Avoid poor reputation and throttling or limitations from over-used shared web hosts and other providers. Sign up here. Support If you have questions or need assistance then feel free to contact the support team by logging into your SMTP2GO dashboard and clicking the support icon on the top right navigation bar. More information on this plugin is available in our knowledgebase. About SMTP2GO Founded in 2006, SMTP2GO is a fast and scalable world class email service provider for sending transactional and marketing emails. It is developed and supported by a team of delivery experts at the forefront of the email industry, providing a reliable SMTP solution for over 35,000 businesses. Complexities such as reputation monitoring, SPF and DKIM are professionally managed for each customer. Native-English speaking support is available worldwide (agents in the USA, EU, UK, Australia, and New Zealand). Our data centers are located around the world, meaning lightning-fast connection speeds, network redundancy, and GDPR compliance.

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email8×2.00%
smtp2go8×2.00%

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Which has better reviews, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 66 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 SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy holds the higher average rating (5.0★ 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 SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form has the deeper published review base (77 vs 66), 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). SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (66 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 SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

Migration support varies by app and category. Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy 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 SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Which has better reviews, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

Should I choose Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

Which is faster to set up, Mailchimp List Subscribe Form or SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

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

Can I migrate data between Mailchimp List Subscribe Form and SMTP2GO for WordPress – Email Made Easy?

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