Polylang vs YarakuZen (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Polylang has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 2,929 reviews) and leads in active installations (800K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Polylang has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while YarakuZen has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Polylang | YarakuZen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2,929 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 26M+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 26% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 1.2 |
Rating
4.7/5Polylang
◄YarakuZenN/A
Total Reviews
2,929Polylang
◄YarakuZen0
Active Installs
800K+Polylang
◄YarakuZen10
Total Downloads
26M+Polylang
◄YarakuZen2.5K+
Support Resolution
26%Polylang
YarakuZenN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoPolylang
◄YarakuZen8 years ago
First Released
2011Polylang
YarakuZen2015
Age
15 yearsPolylang
YarakuZen11 years
WP Requires
6.5+Polylang
YarakuZen4.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Polylang
YarakuZenfalse+
Business Model
FreePolylang
YarakuZenFree
Latest Version
3.8.1Polylang
YarakuZen1.2
Rating Breakdown
Polylang
4.7/5(2,929 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%
YarakuZen
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Polylang Reviews
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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
YarakuZen Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polylang or YarakuZen more popular?
Polylang has 800K+ active installations while YarakuZen has 10. Polylang is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Polylang or YarakuZen?
Polylang has a 4.7/5 rating from 2,929 reviews, while YarakuZen has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Polylang and YarakuZen free?
Polylang is free and YarakuZen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Polylang or YarakuZen?
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 YarakuZen was last updated 8 years ago.
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