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Loco Translate vs InstantTranslate Widget (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
InstantTranslate Widget

InstantTranslate Widget

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View InstantTranslate Widget

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 InstantTranslate Widget has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
◄
InstantTranslate WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
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InstantTranslate Widget0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
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InstantTranslate Widget10
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
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InstantTranslate Widget2.2K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
InstantTranslate WidgetN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
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InstantTranslate Widget15 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
InstantTranslate Widget2010
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
InstantTranslate Widget16 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
InstantTranslate Widget3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
InstantTranslate Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
InstantTranslate WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
InstantTranslate Widget1.2

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

InstantTranslate Widget

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!

InstantTranslate Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or InstantTranslate Widget more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while InstantTranslate Widget has 10. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or InstantTranslate Widget?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while InstantTranslate Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and InstantTranslate Widget free?
Loco Translate is free and InstantTranslate Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or InstantTranslate Widget?
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 InstantTranslate Widget was last updated 15 years ago.

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