Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Language Downloader currently ranks #41053 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33905, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.4, shipped on Oct 10, 2023 (1,102 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #41053 |
| 2026-09-30 | #40017 |
| 2026-08-30 | #36942 |
| 2026-07-31 | #43478 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-30 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Brandon Kraft |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.4 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2023-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-24 |
Description
Allows for on-the-fly downloading of new translations using WordPress 4.0 Translation API improvements. Early version, use at your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Language Downloader?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Language Downloader?
As of October 16, 2026, Language Downloader ranks #41053 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33905.
When was Language Downloader last updated?
Language Downloader was last updated on October 10, 2023 (version 0.4). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Language Downloader?
Language Downloader is developed by Brandon Kraft. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
