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Translate Multilingual sites… vs Backend Google Translate (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Translate Multilingual sites…

Translate Multilingual sites…

4.7(1,611)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
View Translate Multilingual sites…
VS
Backend Google Translate

Backend Google Translate

5(1)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Backend Google Translate

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Backend Google Translate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Translate Multilingual sites… leads in active installations (400K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Translate Multilingual sites… has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Backend Google Translate has 6.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Translate Multilingual sites…
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Backend Google Translate5/5
Total Reviews
1,611Translate Multilingual sites…
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Backend Google Translate1
Active Installs
400K+Translate Multilingual sites…
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Backend Google Translate300
Total Downloads
17M+Translate Multilingual sites…
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Backend Google Translate6.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Translate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google TranslateN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoTranslate Multilingual sites…
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Backend Google Translate11 months ago
First Released
2017Translate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google Translate2022
Age
9 yearsTranslate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google Translate4 years
WP Requires
3.1.0+Translate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google Translate3.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Translate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google Translate5.4+
Business Model
FreeTranslate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google TranslateFree
Latest Version
3.1.4Translate Multilingual sites…
Backend Google Translate1.1

Rating Breakdown

Translate Multilingual sites…

4.7/5(1,611 reviews)
5
88%
4
5%
3
2%
2
1%
1
4%

Backend Google Translate

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Translate Multilingual sites… Reviews

by mawuart

Powerful, flexible, and the best translation plugin I’ve used

I’ve been using TranslatePress for over five years now, and it has been one of the most solid and reliable plugins in my entire WordPress setup. What truly stands out is its flexibility. I honestly

by PJ Wassermann

I like it

I like it.

by alfredo49

Perfect & simple!

Perfect & simple translation plugin

Backend Google Translate Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Translate Multilingual sites… or Backend Google Translate more popular?
Translate Multilingual sites… has 400K+ active installations while Backend Google Translate has 300. Translate Multilingual sites… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Translate Multilingual sites… or Backend Google Translate?
Translate Multilingual sites… has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,611 reviews, while Backend Google Translate has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Translate Multilingual sites… and Backend Google Translate free?
Translate Multilingual sites… is free and Backend Google Translate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Translate Multilingual sites… or Backend Google Translate?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Translate Multilingual sites… was last updated 4 days ago and Backend Google Translate was last updated 11 months ago.

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