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Multisite Language Switcher vs Preferred Languages (2026)

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

Multisite Language Switcher

Multisite Language Switcher

4.8(99)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Multisite Language Switcher
VS
Preferred Languages

Preferred Languages

5(17)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Preferred Languages

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Preferred Languages has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) while Multisite Language Switcher leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Multisite Language Switcher has accumulated 655K+ total downloads while Preferred Languages has 108K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Multisite Language Switcher
►
Preferred Languages5/5
Total Reviews
99Multisite Language Switcher
◄
Preferred Languages17
Active Installs
4.0K+Multisite Language Switcher
◄
Preferred Languages2.0K+
Total Downloads
655K+Multisite Language Switcher
◄
Preferred Languages108K+
Support Resolution
0%Multisite Language Switcher
Preferred LanguagesN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoMultisite Language Switcher
◄
Preferred Languages4 months ago
First Released
2011Multisite Language Switcher
Preferred Languages2017
Age
15 yearsMultisite Language Switcher
Preferred Languages9 years
WP Requires
6.1+Multisite Language Switcher
Preferred Languages6.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Multisite Language Switcher
Preferred Languages7.2.24+
Business Model
FreeMultisite Language Switcher
Preferred LanguagesFree
Latest Version
2.10.1Multisite Language Switcher
Preferred Languages2.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Multisite Language Switcher

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

Preferred Languages

5/5(17 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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!

Preferred Languages Reviews

by evZek

deja de usar solo Es_es y Es_mx, ES_ar…

Es un plugin, imprescindible en cualquier instalación fuera del inglés.

by David Perez

Should be in the core!

Awesome plugin!

by Pieterjan Deneys

Make this a core feature

I honestly think that this should be a core feature of WP. The only thing wrong I notice is that when you are looking at the front end… The language of the admin bar changes into the site language

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Multisite Language Switcher or Preferred Languages more popular?
Multisite Language Switcher has 4.0K+ active installations while Preferred Languages has 2.0K+. Multisite Language Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Multisite Language Switcher or Preferred Languages?
Multisite Language Switcher has a 4.8/5 rating from 99 reviews, while Preferred Languages has a 5/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Multisite Language Switcher and Preferred Languages free?
Multisite Language Switcher is free and Preferred Languages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Multisite Language Switcher or Preferred Languages?
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?
Multisite Language Switcher was last updated 3 months ago and Preferred Languages was last updated 4 months ago.

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