Loco Translate vs qTranslate META (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, qTranslate META has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Loco Translate leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while qTranslate META has 32K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Loco Translate | qTranslate META | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 448 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 34M+ | ◄ | 32K+ |
| Support Resolution | 67% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2010 | |
| Age | 13 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.8.3 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Loco Translate
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Recent Reviews
Loco Translate Reviews
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 👍
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
didn’t even blink
Works like a charm!
qTranslate META Reviews
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