Is Pure PHP Localization free?

Yes, Pure PHP Localization is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Pure PHP Localization?

Pure PHP Localization has 100 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Pure PHP Localization alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Pure PHP Localization include WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…, Code Snippets, PHP Compatibility Checker. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Pure PHP Localization work with the latest WordPress?

Pure PHP Localization has been tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It requires WordPress 2.1+ and PHP false+.

Pure PHP Localization — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Pure PHP Localization
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Sergey Biryukov

As of April 2026, Pure PHP Localization is a WordPress php plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +….

5/53 reviews

100active installs

12K+total downloads

17 yearssince 2009

Overview

Converts gettext binary message catalogs to an array of strings. Allows to save some amount of RAM on a shared hosting server.
Works with plugin and theme textdomains as well as with the default.

Thanks to AlexPTS for the idea.

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