Loco Translate
by Tim W · Multilingual
Translate WordPress plugins and themes directly in your browser. Versatile PO file editor with integrated AI translation providers.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 83/100
no flags
Active installs
1M+
≈1.9M estimated
Momentum
+78%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “multilingual”, “language” and “translation” for “integrated”, “automatic translation” and “providers”. “multilingual” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “integrated” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “language” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “automatic translation” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “translation” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “providers” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
83 health vs 67 average across 495 Multilingual plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.6%
of downloads still active
At least 1M of 38.9M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Multilingual plugin keeps 0.8%, across 280 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Multilingual plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 9 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-06-16Reviewers keep calling Loco Translate quick and easy for translating plugins and themes and praise fast support, with just one older complaint about a WooCommerce compatibility bug.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 31 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 453 reviews, smoothed to 4.73★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
3 of 11 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
42
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
+0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
28%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| l10n your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| loco translate | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| i18n your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| translate wordpress | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| no po file | #1 | #1 | — |
| translate | #3 | #5 | 0 |
| loco translate add on | #1 | #1 | — |
| automatic translate | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| auto translate | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| locale | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| localization | #2 | #3 | down 1 |
| gettext | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| google translate | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| openai | #3 | #2 | up 2 |
| deepl | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| translate plugin | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| integrated | #6 | #8 | 0 |
| providers | #7 | #6 | down 1 |
| browser | #8 | #4 | 0 |
| ai translation | #9 | #8 | up 3 |
305 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 273 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “multilingual”, “language” and “translation” for “integrated”, “automatic translation” and “providers”. “multilingual” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “integrated” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “language” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “automatic translation” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “translation” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “providers” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “multilingual”. Down 7 places since 2026-08-02, now #15. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- Slipping on “translation”. Down 7 places since 2026-08-07, now #12. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- One page off on “language”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.5M · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
9
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v2.8.9 · 30 Sep 2026
102
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 67% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1M+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7.1 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ mojojojomo5mo ago
Time saver. Just works.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Keegan7mo ago
Loco Translate has been very useful for my site. I can edit plugin and theme text right from the dashboard, so it saves time. Simple to use, works well, and translates work much more easily for me.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jaysonhodges7mo ago
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 👍
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Camryn8mo ago
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 translations. tnx devs!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mechanicus9mo ago
Works like a charm!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Stachethemes9mo ago
This is a great tool. I’ve been using it for years, and it has never let me down.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sairasage10mo ago
Loco Translate is very easy to use. It helps translate themes and plugins quickly without any hassle.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Nicolas Reznikoff1.1y ago
Plugin conflict issue between WooCommerce andLocotranslate (blocking bug on (Woo) product variation management functions in the product sheet and image updates).Latest versions of WP, WooCommerce, Loco, and PHP 8.3I’m waiting for a correction (from one or the other) to re-edit this comment. Thank you!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.8.7 Critical fix for Windows file paths 2.8.7
- — Version 2.8.6 Fixed incorrect Ace editor script reference. Translator role is only created when explicitly granted loco_admin . Users with manage_options no longer inherit loco_admin unless super user. Fix for CVE-2026-15005: Thanks m 2.8.6
- — Version 2.8.5 Added fs_basedir setting to restrict writeable locations POT creation disallows file name tampering. Thanks Stranger825. Bumped WordPress compatibility to 7.0 2.8.5
- — Version 2.8.4 Fixed error in LLM prompt where formality was ignored Redacting API keys that aren’t needed by client-side code Fixed the redundant display of the filter field for empty tables 2.8.4
- — Version 2.8.3 Bumped WordPress compatibility to 6.9.4 Additional restrictions on viewing source code refs Fix for CVE-2026-4146: Thanks Jack Pas (Dark.) 2.8.3
- — Version 2.8.2 Fix for LLMs retaining escaped forward slashes Bumped WordPress compatibility to 6.9.1 New security features for viewing source code refs: Access permission via code_view setting JSON schemas must validate as blocks|them 2.8.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.8.9). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Loco Translate <= 2.8.8 - Authenticated (Translator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-10-01 CVE-2026-94239 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.8.8 Patched in 2.8.9
- 2026-10-01 CVE-2026-94238 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 2.8.8 Patched in 2.8.9
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Loco Translate <= 2.8.7 - Authenticated (Translator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PO File Extracted Comments ↗2026-08-15 CVE-2026-15066 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.8.7 Patched in 2.8.8
- Patched Medium · 4.9 Loco Translate <= 2.8.2 - Authenticated (Translator+) Path Traversal to Limited File Read via 'ref' Parameter ↗2026-05-04 CVE-2026-1921 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 2.8.2 Patched in 2.8.3
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Loco Translate <= 2.8.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 'update_href' Parameter ↗2026-03-30 CVE-2026-4146 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.8.2 Patched in 2.8.3
- 2022-03-22 CVE-2022-0765 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.6.1 Patched in 2.6.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 64 languages, 38 at 90% or more
Plus 40 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Loco Translate when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- Multilingual
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Translate WordPress plugins and themes directly in your browser. Versatile PO file editor with integrated A..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for developers"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions OpenAI.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 2 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,497 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("i18n", "l10n", "multilingual" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2019-10-06 900K+ → 1M+ up after 127 days in tier
- 2019-06-01 800K+ → 900K+ up after 182 days in tier
- 2018-12-01 700K+ → 800K+ up after 136 days in tier
- 2018-07-18 500K+ → 700K+ up after 183 days in tier
- 2018-01-16 400K+ → 500K+ up after 214 days in tier
- 2017-06-16 300K+ → 400K+ up after 162 days in tier
- 2017-01-05 200K+ → 300K+ up after 137 days in tier
- 2016-08-21 100K+ → 200K+ up after 264 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
- W WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X 7K+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags D
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AF Translate – AI Translation Editor, PO Editor & POT Generator for WordPress 700+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
Translate WordPress with GTranslate 900K+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags A -
Polylang 900K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags B -
Preferred Languages 3K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
Sublanguage 600+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags B
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