Loco Translate vs Translate WordPress – Google Language… (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
Translate WordPress – Google Language…

Translate WordPress – Google Language…

4.7(614)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Translate WordPress – Google Language…

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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Translate WordPress – Google Language… has 3.4M+. Translate WordPress – Google Language… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 67%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…4.7/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…614
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…100K+
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…3.4M+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…100%
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…2 months ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…2012
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…14 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…2.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…false+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…Free
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Translate WordPress – Google Language…6.0.20

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Translate WordPress – Google Language…

4.7/5(614 reviews)
5
88%
4
5%
3
2%
2
1%
1
4%

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!

Translate WordPress – Google Language… Reviews

by mjp041

Thanks for allowing to use Google Translation plugin. I loved it.

Thanks, I enjoy using Google Translate plugin. Excellent plugin

by usac

Gracias

Excelente plugin

by Detlef

Wonderful!

GTranslate is simply amazing. It’s nothing short of a miracle. Thank you so much!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Translate WordPress – Google Language… more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Translate WordPress – Google Language… has 100K+. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Translate WordPress – Google Language…?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Translate WordPress – Google Language… has a 4.7/5 rating from 614 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Translate WordPress – Google Language… free?
Loco Translate is free and Translate WordPress – Google Language… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Translate WordPress – Google Language…?
As of April 2026, Loco Translate has a 67% support resolution rate while Translate WordPress – Google Language… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Loco Translate was last updated 3 weeks ago and Translate WordPress – Google Language… was last updated 2 months ago.

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