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Loco Translate vs xLanguage (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
xLanguage

xLanguage

4(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View xLanguage

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Loco Translate has accumulated 34M+ total downloads while xLanguage has 79K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Loco Translate
◄
xLanguage4/5
Total Reviews
448Loco Translate
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xLanguage2
Active Installs
1.0M+Loco Translate
◄
xLanguage100
Total Downloads
34M+Loco Translate
◄
xLanguage79K+
Support Resolution
67%Loco Translate
xLanguageN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoLoco Translate
◄
xLanguage16 years ago
First Released
2013Loco Translate
xLanguage2008
Age
13 yearsLoco Translate
xLanguage18 years
WP Requires
6.6+Loco Translate
xLanguage2.3.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Loco Translate
xLanguagefalse+
Business Model
FreeLoco Translate
xLanguageFree
Latest Version
2.8.3Loco Translate
xLanguage2.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Loco Translate

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

xLanguage

4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
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!

xLanguage Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loco Translate or xLanguage more popular?
Loco Translate has 1.0M+ active installations while xLanguage has 100. Loco Translate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Loco Translate or xLanguage?
Loco Translate has a 4.8/5 rating from 448 reviews, while xLanguage has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Loco Translate and xLanguage free?
Loco Translate is free and xLanguage is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Loco Translate or xLanguage?
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 xLanguage was last updated 16 years ago.

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