Loco Translate vs Pure PHP Localization
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Loco Translate leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #36, ahead of Pure PHP Localization at #14,854. Over the last 7 days Loco Translate held its place and Pure PHP Localization slipped 56 places. Loco Translate has the largest install base, roughly 10000× the next: 1M+ active installs against 100+ for Pure PHP Localization. Downloads this week: Loco Translate 67,886 and Pure PHP Localization 21. Ratings: Loco Translate 4.8★ from 453 and Pure PHP Localization 5★ from 3 reviews.
| Metric | Loco Translate | Pure PHP Localization |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #36 ▬ | #14,854 ▼ 56 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 67,886 | 21 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (453) | 5★ (3) |
| Last updated | Sep 30, 2026 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Current version | 2.8.9 | 0.6.1 |
| Best rank on record | #35 | #14,438 |
| Days in the top 50 | 87 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2013 | Dec 2009 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Loco Translate or Pure PHP Localization?
By active installs, Loco Translate: 1M+ sites run it against 100+ for Pure PHP Localization, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Loco Translate or Pure PHP Localization?
Loco Translate, at #36 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Pure PHP Localization at #14,854. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Loco Translate or Pure PHP Localization alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.