Loco Translate vs Translation Preserver (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
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Translation Preserver

Translation Preserver

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Translation Preserver has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Loco Translate leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while Translation Preserver has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
Translation Preserver5/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
Translation Preserver1
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
Translation Preserver10
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
Translation Preserver3.2K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
Translation PreserverN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
Translation Preserver11 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
Translation Preserver2011
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
Translation Preserver15 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
Translation Preserver3.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
Translation Preserverfalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
Translation PreserverFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
Translation Preserver1.0

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

Translation Preserver

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

Translation Preserver Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or Translation Preserver more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while Translation Preserver has 10. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or Translation Preserver?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while Translation Preserver has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and Translation Preserver free?
Loco Translate is free and Translation Preserver is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or Translation Preserver?
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 Translation Preserver was last updated 11 years ago.

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