MemberPress MailChimp is an official integration that connects your membership site with the world’s largest marketing automation platform. It allows site owners to automatically sync member data and manage email lists based on active subscriptions. This ensures your marketing efforts are always aligned with your user’s current membership status.
WPExclusive members get access to MemberPress MailChimp as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full MemberPress collection →
What Is MemberPress MailChimp?
MemberPress MailChimp is developed by MemberPress and is a membership marketing plugin for WordPress. It acts as a bridge between your core membership software and your MailChimp account. It belongs to the membership category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for professional content creators.
The plugin solves the manual task of updating email lists when users join or expire. It is designed for membership site owners who want to automate their sales funnels and member communications without manual exports.
MemberPress MailChimp Features
The feature set is built around synchronizing user data and segmenting audiences for targeted email campaigns.
Automated List Synchronization
MemberPress MailChimp automatically adds new subscribers to your specific marketing lists upon a completed transaction. This ensures that every new member is immediately reachable through your automated welcome sequences. The integration handles the heavy lifting of user management within the automation workflow.
Advanced Tagging and Segmentation
The addon allows you to assign specific tags to members based on the specific membership plan they purchased. This granular control means you can send different email content to “Gold” members versus “Silver” members. It also supports mapping customer data to custom fields within your MailChimp dashboard.
Checkout Subscription Options
You can give users the choice to opt-in to your marketing lists directly during the checkout process. This helps maintain compliance with data protection regulations while growing your audience. Site owners can also choose to automatically subscribe users regardless of the plan type if their local laws allow.
Pricing
Retail access to this addon typically requires a MemberPress Basic, Plus, or Pro license. Check current pricing on the MemberPress MailChimp sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MemberPress Basic | $179+/year | 1 Site | Basic Addons |
| MemberPress Plus | $299+/year | 2 Sites | Advanced Addons |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | MemberPress MailChimp + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers MemberPress MailChimp plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the MailChimp 3.0 API. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure your membership site remains secure and functional.
How to Install
- Download the MemberPress MailChimp .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to the MemberPress Menu > Settings > Marketing tab
- Enter your MailChimp API Key to establish the connection
Use Cases
Targeted Course Promotions
Use the integration to identify which members have not yet purchased a specific course. Since MemberPress MailChimp tags users by purchase, you can send tailored promotional emails only to relevant segments within your membership site.
Member Retention Campaigns
Identify users with expired memberships and trigger an automated re-engagement sequence in MailChimp. By keeping the lists synced, your email marketing platform always knows who is active and who needs an incentive to return.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies can deploy this integration across various client membership platforms without incurring individual license costs for each site. WPExclusive provides the scalability needed for developer workflows.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | MemberPress MailChimp | Ultimate Member MailChimp |
|---|---|---|
| Integration Depth | Deep Membership Levels | User Profiles/Social |
| Tagging System | Automatic via Plan | Manual/Registration |
| Starting Price | Part of $179+ Plan | Part of $249+ Plan |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Automated syncing avoids the need for manual CSV exports
- Direct support for MailChimp 3.0 API ensures reliable data transfer
- Granular segmentation based on specific membership plans
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires an active MailChimp account to function
- Configuration requires handling API keys which might be technical for some
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is MemberPress MailChimp GPL Licensed?
Yes. MemberPress MailChimp is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get MemberPress MailChimp on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you MemberPress MailChimp plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MemberPress MailChimp do?
MemberPress MailChimp is a membership marketing plugin used to bridge your WordPress site with your MailChimp account. It automatically subscribes users to email lists based on their membership status. This eliminates manual data entry for marketing campaigns.
Is MemberPress MailChimp free?
MemberPress MailChimp is a premium addon generally sold as part of a MemberPress subscription. You can access it through WPExclusive via plans starting at $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of MemberPress MailChimp?
The plugin is actively maintained to support the latest MailChimp API changes. WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is verified and uploaded.
How much does MemberPress MailChimp cost?
Retail pricing requires a full MemberPress license starting around $179 per year. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use MemberPress MailChimp via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to MemberPress MailChimp?
Common alternatives include WP Fusion or MailOptin. Both plugins can connect MemberPress to various email platforms and are available on WPExclusive within the same membership.
