Description
At a glance
Looking for Genesis eNews Extended v2.4.0? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 40K+ active installs · 4.7/5 rating from 28 reviews · updated August 20, 2026 · requires WordPress 4.9.6+ & PHP 5.4.0+.
Creates a new widget to easily add mailing lists to a Genesis website. Recommended plugin in virtually all Genesis theme tutorials. The widget allows the site administrator to set the form action, e-mail form field, and hidden fields to mimic the subscribe form of other mailing list services.
Thanks
A special thanks to all who have contributed to Genesis eNews Extended.
Financial Donations
- Joe Taylor
- Dorian Speed
- Paul Meyers
- Joel Runyon
- Jennifer Jinright
- Greg Ferro
- Greg Young
Code Contributions
- Gary Jones (many, many times over)
- Mike Hemberger
- John Levandowski
- David Decker
- Kim Parsell
- Erick Nelson
- Nick Davis
- Maor Chasen
StudioPress
- Special thanks to Brian Gardner and the team at StudioPress who wrote the original code that provided the foundation for the plugin.
If you’re not listed and think you should be, please drop me a note. Any omission is, in no way, intentional.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Genesis eNews Extended?
Genesis eNews Extended 2.4.0 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.7/5 rating from 28 user reviews.
Does Genesis eNews Extended cost anything?
No. Genesis eNews Extended 2.4.0 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Genesis eNews Extended 2.4.0?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Genesis eNews Extended?
Genesis eNews Extended 2.4.0 requires WordPress 4.9.6 or higher and PHP 5.4.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Genesis eNews Extended last updated?
Version 2.4.0 was last updated on August 20, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Genesis eNews Extended download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.4.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.4.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 20, 2026 |
| Active installs | 40,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (28 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.4.0 or higher |
| Author | Brandon Kraft |
| Tags | genesis, genesiswp, mailchimp, newsletter, subscribe |
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