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Loco Translate vs Custom Language Packs (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
Custom Language Packs

Custom Language Packs

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Custom Language Packs

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 Custom Language Packs has 6.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
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Custom Language PacksN/A
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
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Custom Language Packs0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
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Custom Language Packs10
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
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Custom Language Packs6.3K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Custom Language PacksN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
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Custom Language Packs11 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Custom Language Packs2014
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Custom Language Packs12 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Custom Language Packs4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Custom Language Packsfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Custom Language PacksFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Custom Language Packs0.1

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Custom Language Packs

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!

Custom Language Packs Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Custom Language Packs more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Custom Language Packs has 10. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Custom Language Packs?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Custom Language Packs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Custom Language Packs free?
Loco Translate is free and Custom Language Packs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Custom Language Packs?
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 Custom Language Packs was last updated 11 years ago.

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