Genesis eNews Extended vs Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Genesis eNews Extended leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #865, ahead of Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp at #1,554. Over the last 7 days Genesis eNews Extended slipped 4 places and Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp climbed 1 place. Genesis eNews Extended has the largest install base, roughly 4× the next: 40K+ active installs against 10K+ for Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp. Downloads this week: Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp 14,999 and Genesis eNews Extended 792. Ratings: Genesis eNews Extended 4.7★ from 28 and Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp 4.6★ from 372 reviews.
| Metric | Genesis eNews Extended | Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #865 ▼ 4 | #1,554 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 792 | 14,999 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (28) | 4.6★ (372) |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.0 | 3.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #857 | #1,546 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2012 | Oct 2014 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Genesis eNews Extended or Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp?
By active installs, Genesis eNews Extended: 40K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Genesis eNews Extended or Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp?
Genesis eNews Extended, at #865 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp at #1,554. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Genesis eNews Extended or Mailmunch Forms for Mailchimp alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.