Loco Translate vs Languageswitcher (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
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VS
Languageswitcher

Languageswitcher

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Languageswitcher has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Loco Translate leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Languageswitcher has 7.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
Languageswitcher5/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
Languageswitcher1
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
Languageswitcher10
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
Languageswitcher7.0K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
LanguageswitcherN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
Languageswitcher10 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Languageswitcher2013
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Languageswitcher13 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Languageswitcher3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Languageswitcherfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
LanguageswitcherFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Languageswitcher0.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Languageswitcher

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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!

Languageswitcher Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Languageswitcher more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Languageswitcher has 10. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Languageswitcher?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Languageswitcher has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Languageswitcher free?
Loco Translate is free and Languageswitcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Languageswitcher?
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 Languageswitcher was last updated 10 years ago.

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