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Multi Device Switcher vs Multisite Language Switcher (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Multi Device Switcher

Multi Device Switcher

4.3(11)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Multi Device Switcher
VS
Multisite Language Switcher

Multisite Language Switcher

4.8(99)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Multisite Language Switcher

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Multisite Language Switcher has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 99 reviews) while Multi Device Switcher leads in active installations (20K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Multi Device Switcher has accumulated 290K+ total downloads while Multisite Language Switcher has 655K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Multi Device Switcher
►
Multisite Language Switcher4.8/5
Total Reviews
11Multi Device Switcher
►
Multisite Language Switcher99
Active Installs
20K+Multi Device Switcher
◄
Multisite Language Switcher4.0K+
Total Downloads
290K+Multi Device Switcher
►
Multisite Language Switcher655K+
Support Resolution
N/AMulti Device Switcher
Multisite Language Switcher0%
Last Updated
1 year agoMulti Device Switcher
►
Multisite Language Switcher3 months ago
First Released
2012Multi Device Switcher
Multisite Language Switcher2011
Age
14 yearsMulti Device Switcher
Multisite Language Switcher15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Multi Device Switcher
Multisite Language Switcher6.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Multi Device Switcher
Multisite Language Switcher7.4+
Business Model
FreeMulti Device Switcher
Multisite Language SwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.8.6Multi Device Switcher
Multisite Language Switcher2.10.1

Rating Breakdown

Multi Device Switcher

4.3/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
18%

Multisite Language Switcher

4.8/5(99 reviews)
5
91%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Multi Device Switcher Reviews

by nakaguma

まだ使えています！

今はほぼレスポンシブでの制作ですが、10年前から利用しているサイトがあり、今もずっと使えているので助かっています。ずっとメンテナンスされているのですね。ありがとうございます！

by dpyatanov

Not working

The plugin is not working and even breaking the admin part of the site. Needed to remove its folder manually to deactivate.

by *you

I always use, Thanks!!

いつも使わせてもらっています！

Multisite Language Switcher Reviews

by Laurent Holdrinet

Works like a charm

I gave up the chaotic WPML, MSLS is the solution to deal with multilingual site.

IMHO Most logical option for translating WordPress

Simple yet universally functional. Every language is separate sub-site, so you can have them identical or as different as necessary and plugin provides means to tie it all together. Have been using

by wpapm

5 stars are not enough!

At first I had some trouble with the plugin. But now – I wouldn’t want to be without it! I really like the plugin’s functional simplicity! Thanks, Dennis, for this wonderful plugin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Multi Device Switcher or Multisite Language Switcher more popular?
Multi Device Switcher has 20K+ active installations while Multisite Language Switcher has 4.0K+. Multi Device Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Multi Device Switcher or Multisite Language Switcher?
Multi Device Switcher has a 4.3/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Multisite Language Switcher has a 4.8/5 rating from 99 reviews.
Are Multi Device Switcher and Multisite Language Switcher free?
Multi Device Switcher is free and Multisite Language Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Multi Device Switcher or Multisite Language Switcher?
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?
Multi Device Switcher was last updated 1 year ago and Multisite Language Switcher was last updated 3 months ago.

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