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Mailchimp for WordPress Alternative for Next.js & Astro

Integrate email marketing into any static site with APIs.

TL;DR

You don't need Mailchimp for WordPress after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace Mailchimp for WordPress with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with Mailchimp for WordPress

Connect Mailchimp without WordPress

Modern Alternatives

Mailchimp Embedded Forms

Direct Mailchimp integration

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://mailchimp.com

ConvertKit

Creator-focused email

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://convertkit.com

Buttondown

Simple newsletter tool

service

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://buttondown.email

Migration Steps

1

Keep your Mailchimp account

2

Get embedded form code

3

Add to your static site

4

Or use API for custom forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my Mailchimp list?
Yes! Your email platform stays the same. Just update the form embed.

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