Loco Translate vs Sublanguage (2026)

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

Loco Translate

Loco Translate

4.8(448)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Loco Translate
VS
Sublanguage

Sublanguage

4.6(31)

700 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Sublanguage

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Loco Translate has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 448 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Sublanguage has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
Sublanguage4.6/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
Sublanguage31
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
Sublanguage700
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
Sublanguage27K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
SublanguageN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
Sublanguage3 months ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Sublanguage2015
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Sublanguage11 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Sublanguage4.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Sublanguagefalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
SublanguageFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Sublanguage2.12

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

4.8/5(448 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Sublanguage

4.6/5(31 reviews)
5
81%
4
10%
3
3%
2
6%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Loco Translate Reviews

by jaysonhodges

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 👍

by Camryn

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

by mechanicus

didn’t even blink

Works like a charm!

Sublanguage Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Sublanguage more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Sublanguage has 700. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Sublanguage?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Sublanguage has a 4.6/5 rating from 31 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Sublanguage free?
Loco Translate is free and Sublanguage is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Sublanguage?
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?
Loco Translate was last updated 3 weeks ago and Sublanguage was last updated 3 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.