WPForms – Easy Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Surveys, & More vs MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
WPForms – Easy Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Surveys, & More
C6M+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | WPForms | MC4WP |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +5 ms | +-2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +13 | +2 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +8 ms | +-8 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +13 | +2 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +14 ms | +-7 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +4 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +34 | +3 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | WPForms – Easy Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Surveys, & More | MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 6.0M+ | 2.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Speed Score | B | B |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-29 | 2026-01-20 |
| Total Downloads | 309.7M+ | 71.9M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, WPForms – Easy Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Surveys, & More or MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, WPForms – Easy Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Surveys, & More or MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress?
Both are excellent choices. Pick based on your specific needs.
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