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Loco Translate vs Performant Translations (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
Performant Translations

Performant Translations

4.9(16)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Performant Translations has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 16 reviews) while Loco Translate leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Performant Translations has 194K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
►
Performant Translations4.9/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
◄
Performant Translations16
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
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Performant Translations40K+
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
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Performant Translations194K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Performant TranslationsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
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Performant Translations4 months ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Performant Translations2023
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Performant Translations3 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Performant Translations6.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Performant Translations7.0+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Performant TranslationsFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Performant Translations1.2.0

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Performant Translations

4.9/5(16 reviews)
5
94%
4
6%
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!

Performant Translations Reviews

by Ahmad Zia Zahedi

Great Plugin!

Very helpful! Easy to access and accurate.

by Abdullah Aldeghaim

Speedy help!

Works great. Assisted with the issues, and it’s easy to use.

by magneetjeswinkel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Performant Translations more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Performant Translations has 40K+. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Performant Translations?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Performant Translations has a 4.9/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Performant Translations free?
Loco Translate is free and Performant Translations is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Performant Translations?
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 Performant Translations was last updated 4 months ago.

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