Loco Translate vs Localize – Website Translation… (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
Localize – Website Translation…

Localize – Website Translation…

5(4)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Localize – Website Translation… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Loco Translate leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Localize – Website Translation… has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…5/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…4
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…40
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…10K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…N/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…1 month ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…2015
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…11 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…8.0+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…Free
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Localize – Website Translation…1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Localize – Website Translation…

5/5(4 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!

Localize – Website Translation… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Localize – Website Translation… more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Localize – Website Translation… has 40. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Localize – Website Translation…?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Localize – Website Translation… has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Localize – Website Translation… free?
Loco Translate is free and Localize – Website Translation… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Localize – Website Translation…?
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 Localize – Website Translation… was last updated 1 month ago.

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