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Root Relative URLs vs Multisite Language Switcher (2026)

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

Root Relative URLs

Root Relative URLs

2.9(20)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Root Relative URLs
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Multisite Language Switcher

Multisite Language Switcher

4.8(99)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Multisite Language Switcher

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Multisite Language Switcher has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 99 reviews) while Root Relative URLs leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Root Relative URLs has accumulated 77K+ total downloads while Multisite Language Switcher has 655K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.9/5Root Relative URLs
►
Multisite Language Switcher4.8/5
Total Reviews
20Root Relative URLs
►
Multisite Language Switcher99
Active Installs
6.0K+Root Relative URLs
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Multisite Language Switcher4.0K+
Total Downloads
77K+Root Relative URLs
►
Multisite Language Switcher655K+
Support Resolution
N/ARoot Relative URLs
Multisite Language Switcher0%
Last Updated
8 years agoRoot Relative URLs
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Multisite Language Switcher3 months ago
First Released
2011Root Relative URLs
Multisite Language Switcher2011
Age
15 yearsRoot Relative URLs
Multisite Language Switcher15 years
WP Requires
3.2.1+Root Relative URLs
Multisite Language Switcher6.1+
PHP Requires
false+Root Relative URLs
Multisite Language Switcher7.4+
Business Model
FreeRoot Relative URLs
Multisite Language SwitcherFree
Latest Version
2.3Root Relative URLs
Multisite Language Switcher2.10.1

Rating Breakdown

Root Relative URLs

2.9/5(20 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
10%
2
10%
1
40%

Multisite Language Switcher

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

Recent Reviews

Root Relative URLs Reviews

by casper

Love the idea BUT

Unfortunately this is incompatible with Ninja Forms’ recaptcha; it breaks the Ajax call. I would personally love to see WordPress adopt a root-relative philosophy because I think absolute URLs are st

by Nurgiel

This is wrong…

You shouldn’t use this plugin, it will break everything. Enjoy the hell.

by nickkeenan

This is not a good strategy for site deployment

This is just not a good idea for the long term health of a site’s database. There’s a number of great database migration tools – including hosting tools – that should be used when transitioning a sit

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Root Relative URLs or Multisite Language Switcher more popular?
Root Relative URLs has 6.0K+ active installations while Multisite Language Switcher has 4.0K+. Root Relative URLs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Root Relative URLs or Multisite Language Switcher?
Root Relative URLs has a 2.9/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Multisite Language Switcher has a 4.8/5 rating from 99 reviews.
Are Root Relative URLs and Multisite Language Switcher free?
Root Relative URLs is free and Multisite Language Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Root Relative URLs or Multisite Language Switcher?
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?
Root Relative URLs was last updated 8 years ago and Multisite Language Switcher was last updated 3 months ago.

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