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Polylang vs Backend Google Translate (2026)

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

Polylang

Polylang

4.7(2,929)

800K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Backend Google Translate

Backend Google Translate

5(1)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Backend Google Translate

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Backend Google Translate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Polylang leads in active installations (800K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Polylang has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Backend Google Translate has 6.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Polylang
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Backend Google Translate5/5
Total Reviews
2,929Polylang
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Backend Google Translate1
Active Installs
800K+Polylang
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Backend Google Translate300
Total Downloads
26M+Polylang
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Backend Google Translate6.0K+
Support Resolution
26%Polylang
Backend Google TranslateN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoPolylang
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Backend Google Translate11 months ago
First Released
2011Polylang
Backend Google Translate2022
Age
15 yearsPolylang
Backend Google Translate4 years
WP Requires
6.5+Polylang
Backend Google Translate3.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Polylang
Backend Google Translate5.4+
Business Model
FreePolylang
Backend Google TranslateFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Polylang
Backend Google Translate1.1

Rating Breakdown

Polylang

4.7/5(2,929 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Backend Google Translate

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

Recent Reviews

Polylang Reviews

by maximus3501

초보자에게도 쉬운 플러그인

최근 한글 포스팅을 영문으로 발행하고 있습니다. 현재까지는 아무 문제 없이 사용하고 있습니다. 사용하기가 쉬워서 좋습니다.

by neuromancer

It does the job pretty well!

Works great. It does the job pretty well. Thank you!

by djdimvol

Excellent multilingual solution for creative projects

Polylang is an essential tool for my WordPress projects. It handles multi-language support seamlessly, which is crucial for international music production websites. It’s lightweight, stable, and integ

Backend Google Translate Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polylang or Backend Google Translate more popular?
Polylang has 800K+ active installations while Backend Google Translate has 300. Polylang is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Polylang or Backend Google Translate?
Polylang has a 4.7/5 rating from 2,929 reviews, while Backend Google Translate has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Polylang and Backend Google Translate free?
Polylang is free and Backend Google Translate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Polylang or Backend Google Translate?
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?
Polylang was last updated 2 weeks ago and Backend Google Translate was last updated 11 months ago.

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