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Loco Translate vs Admin Locale (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
Admin Locale

Admin Locale

5(3)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Admin Locale

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Locale has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Loco Translate leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Admin Locale has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
►
Admin Locale5/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
◄
Admin Locale3
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
◄
Admin Locale7.0K+
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
◄
Admin Locale16K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Admin LocaleN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
◄
Admin Locale13 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Admin Locale2010
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Admin Locale16 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Admin Locale2.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Admin Localefalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Admin LocaleFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Admin Locale1.1

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Admin Locale

5/5(3 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!

Admin Locale Reviews

by onl9m8

tanQ

great!

by codex73

works perfect

I tried other plugins and solutions before that didn’t work. This one really works well.

by Saabana

Works Great

This plugin works great for me Thanks Louy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Admin Locale more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Admin Locale has 7.0K+. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Admin Locale?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Admin Locale has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Admin Locale free?
Loco Translate is free and Admin Locale is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Admin Locale?
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 Admin Locale was last updated 13 years ago.

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