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Loco Translate vs Multilingual Text (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
Multilingual Text

Multilingual Text

0(0)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Multilingual Text

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Loco Translate has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 448 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Multilingual Text has 9.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
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Multilingual TextN/A
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
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Multilingual Text0
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
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Multilingual Text40
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
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Multilingual Text9.7K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Multilingual TextN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
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Multilingual Text14 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Multilingual Text2011
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Multilingual Text15 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Multilingual Text2.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Multilingual Textfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Multilingual TextFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Multilingual Text1.4

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Multilingual Text

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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!

Multilingual Text Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Multilingual Text more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Multilingual Text has 40. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Multilingual Text?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Multilingual Text has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Multilingual Text free?
Loco Translate is free and Multilingual Text is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Multilingual Text?
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 Multilingual Text was last updated 14 years ago.

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