WP Multibyte Patch vs Japanized for WooCommerce (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Japanized for WooCommerce
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Multibyte Patch has a higher user rating (5/5 from 25 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Multibyte Patch has accumulated 7.9M+ total downloads while Japanized for WooCommerce has 558K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Multibyte Patch | Japanized for WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 25 | ◄ | 21 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 7.9M+ | ◄ | 558K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 6.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.9.3 | 2.9.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Multibyte Patch
Japanized for WooCommerce
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP Multibyte Patch averaged approximately 1,334 daily downloads while Japanized for WooCommerce averaged 160.
Recent Reviews
WP Multibyte Patch Reviews
Very Useful Fix
Installed this cz some characters were breaking on my site. After activating, everything started working fine. No setup needed, just works in background. tnx devs for keeping it simple 👍
Simple but Useful
Added it to handle multibyte characters, and it works smoothly. Didn’t need to configure much. Just installed and forgot about it. Everything has been running fine since then. tnx devs for keeping it
MUST HAVE for Japanese sites
MUST HAVE plugin if you use Japanese on your sites!
Japanized for WooCommerce Reviews
2.6.27 『このサイトで重大なエラー』
Japanized for WooCommerce最近、更新間隔が短いので注意していたのですが無効化してから更新しても 『このサイトで重大なエラー』 発生しました。 復旧作業疲れました。 This topic was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by yuyu009.
Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Call to undefined function get_current_screen()
Version2.6.15にアップデートしたらエラーになりました。 wp-content/plugins/woocommerce-for-japan/woocommerce-for-japan.php on line 159表示されます。 This topic was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by 3488521.
休日設定をしても配達希望日として設定できてしまう
食料品には対応してない印象を受けます。生鮮食品関係のECで無料版を利用していますが、いくら休日期間を設定してもお客側からは配達希望日を設定できてしまいます。商品の消費期限が短く出荷調整などがあるため、こちらで休日とした日はお客側には配達希望日として表示しないようにして頂けると助かります。3年前のフォーラムでも似たような質問（配送に関する新機能希望2020年3月25日）が出ていて機能追加される旨が書
More Japanese Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as WP Multibyte Patch and Japanized for WooCommerce
Beautiful like an aurora! A simple WordPress heatmap that can be completed with just a plugin.
Add Japanese font to Gutenberg and TinyMCE Advanced plugin's font family selections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Multibyte Patch or Japanized for WooCommerce more popular?
Which has better ratings — WP Multibyte Patch or Japanized for WooCommerce?
Are WP Multibyte Patch and Japanized for WooCommerce free?
Which plugin has better support — WP Multibyte Patch or Japanized for WooCommerce?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.