Translate WordPress with GTranslate vs Backend Google Translate (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Translate WordPress with GTranslate
900K+ active installs
Free
Backend Google Translate
300 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Backend Google Translate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Translate WordPress with GTranslate leads in active installations (900K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Translate WordPress with GTranslate has accumulated 13M+ total downloads while Backend Google Translate has 6.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Translate WordPress with GTranslate | Backend Google Translate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,860 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 900K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 13M+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | 98% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2022 | |
| Age | 16 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.1+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.9 | 1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Translate WordPress with GTranslate
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Translate WordPress with GTranslate Reviews
Super easy to set up
Thank you 🙂
gTranslate Pro is great for a multi-lingual audience!
We have been using gTranslate Pro version for a dozen or so languages for over six months now and it is well worth it. The URL changes intuitively to indicate the target language when in a non-English
Excellent Support!
I’ve been redirected here from the website chat (for paid users).I thought it was going to be a long wait, so I went to make myself dinner.I brought my food back to the computer to work on some other
Backend Google Translate Reviews
No reviews yet
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