Performant Translations vs Languageswitcher (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Performant Translations
40K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Languageswitcher has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Performant Translations leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Performant Translations has accumulated 194K+ total downloads while Languageswitcher has 7.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Performant Translations | Languageswitcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 194K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2013 | |
| Age | 3 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 0.2.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Performant Translations
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Recent Reviews
Performant Translations Reviews
Great Plugin!
Very helpful! Easy to access and accurate.
Speedy help!
Works great. Assisted with the issues, and it’s easy to use.
This plugin saved me hundreds of dollars
What this plugin does is amazing! There were some issues that made my website slow. The website achieved a mobile page speed of 52. Blocked display for more than 10 seconds. I don’t have the technical
Languageswitcher Reviews
No reviews yet
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