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Loco Translate vs Basic Bilingual (2026)

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

Loco Translate

Loco Translate

4.8(448)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Loco Translate
VS
Basic Bilingual

Basic Bilingual

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Basic Bilingual

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Loco Translate has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 448 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Basic Bilingual has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
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Basic BilingualN/A
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
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Basic Bilingual0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
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Basic Bilingual10
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
◄
Basic Bilingual14K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Basic BilingualN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
◄
Basic Bilingual7 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Basic Bilingual2005
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Basic Bilingual21 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Basic Bilingual3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Basic Bilingualfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Basic BilingualFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Basic Bilingual1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

4.8/5(448 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Basic Bilingual

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

Recent Reviews

Loco Translate Reviews

by jaysonhodges

Easy Translation Tool

Very useful plugin for translations. Setup was quick & works perfectly. Easy to edit strings without hassle. saved me a lot of time tbh. tnx devs 👍

by Camryn

Easy Translation Tool

Been using this to translate a few plugins and themes. Very simple to work with and saves a lot of time. Everything can be edited right inside WP which is super handy. Works great for quick translatio

by mechanicus

didn’t even blink

Works like a charm!

Basic Bilingual Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Basic Bilingual more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Basic Bilingual has 10. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Basic Bilingual?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Basic Bilingual has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Basic Bilingual free?
Loco Translate is free and Basic Bilingual is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Basic Bilingual?
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?
Loco Translate was last updated 3 weeks ago and Basic Bilingual was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.