Polylang vs Translate WordPress with Weglot… (2026)

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

Polylang

Polylang

4.7(2,929)

800K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Translate WordPress with Weglot…

Translate WordPress with Weglot…

4.8(1,922)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Translate WordPress with Weglot… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,922 reviews) while Polylang leads in active installations (800K+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Polylang has accumulated 26M+ total downloads while Translate WordPress with Weglot… has 3.1M+. Translate WordPress with Weglot… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 26%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…4.8/5
Total Reviews
2,929Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…1,922
Active Installs
800K+Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…60K+
Total Downloads
26M+Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…3.1M+
Support Resolution
26%Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…100%
Last Updated
2 weeks agoPolylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…1 month ago
First Released
2011Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…2015
Age
15 yearsPolylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…11 years
WP Requires
6.5+Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…4.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…7.4+
Business Model
FreePolylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…Free
Latest Version
3.8.1Polylang
Translate WordPress with Weglot…5.4

Rating Breakdown

Polylang

4.7/5(2,929 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Translate WordPress with Weglot…

4.8/5(1,922 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

Polylang Reviews

by maximus3501

초보자에게도 쉬운 플러그인

최근 한글 포스팅을 영문으로 발행하고 있습니다. 현재까지는 아무 문제 없이 사용하고 있습니다. 사용하기가 쉬워서 좋습니다.

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

Translate WordPress with Weglot… Reviews

by lisabagg

Top-notch translation plugin

I highly recommend Weglot. Lots of customization options, seamless integration.

by rland

Great but heavily priced solution

this plugin in working like a charm. no hurdles, no issues, just working as it should. just install the plugin, do a quick setup and that’s it. great. support is top notch, fast and friendly. but the

by thomasperalta

Amazing plugin

Amazing plugin and very quick and professional support as well. 5/5!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polylang or Translate WordPress with Weglot… more popular?
Polylang has 800K+ active installations while Translate WordPress with Weglot… has 60K+. Polylang is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Polylang or Translate WordPress with Weglot…?
Polylang has a 4.7/5 rating from 2,929 reviews, while Translate WordPress with Weglot… has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,922 reviews.
Are Polylang and Translate WordPress with Weglot… free?
Polylang is free and Translate WordPress with Weglot… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Polylang or Translate WordPress with Weglot…?
As of April 2026, Polylang has a 26% support resolution rate while Translate WordPress with Weglot… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Polylang was last updated 2 weeks ago and Translate WordPress with Weglot… was last updated 1 month ago.

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