Description
The MailChimp addon connects Easy Digital Downloads to your MailChimp account, adding an opt-in checkbox at checkout and automatically syncing buyers to specific email marketing lists. The extension also associates digital products with separate lists, allowing you to segment your audience according to the purchased item and maintain targeted campaigns for each customer profile.
Main Features
- Checkout opt-in
Adds an optional subscription checkbox to the checkout form. - Automatic synchronization
Sends buyer data to the MailChimp list immediately after order confirmation. - Product-based association
Links each digital download to a specific list configured in the dashboard. - Custom fields
Transfers the customer’s name, email, and attributes to the corresponding list fields. - Configurable silent subscription
Allows you to subscribe all buyers or only those who explicitly accept the opt-in.
MailChimp Benefits
- Always up-to-date lead base
Keeps your email list growing without needing to export contacts manually. - Segmentation based on real interest
Enables targeted campaigns based on the product each customer purchased. - Encouraged repeat purchases
Makes it easier to send news and offers to those who have already purchased related downloads. - Frictionless operation
Eliminates the repetitive work of adding buyers to external email tools.
Who Is It For?
- Digital store owners who use MailChimp as their main email marketing tool.
- Content creators, designers, and developers who sell digital products with EDD.
- Businesses that need to segment communications based on the type of purchased download.
MailChimp is the direct bridge between the Easy Digital Downloads digital product catalog and your email relationship strategy, turning every sale into an opportunity to nurture the customer. Recommended for stores that depend on segmented campaigns to drive repeat purchases, the extension replaces manual registration work with an automatic and reliable flow for capturing qualified contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp GPL-licensed?
Yes. Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp cost at Ultrapack?
Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp include updates?
Yes. The current version of Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp is 3.0.16, published at Ultrapack on Dec 21, 2021. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Easy Digital Downloads MailChimp goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
edd-mail-chimp.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
edd-mail-chimp.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready