Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Loco Translate currently ranks #36 and has stayed inside the top 50 in every daily snapshot since Jul 22, 2026 (84 snapshots).
- Its best position in our tracking is #35, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 1M+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 22,625 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 210% versus the month before (7,289/day).
- The latest release, v2.8.9, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (16 days ago) — release #103 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #36 |
| 2026-09-30 | #36 |
| 2026-08-31 | #36 |
| 2026-07-31 | #35 |
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 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 10,299 |
| 2026-09-30 | 130,828 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,570 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,547 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8,870 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4,306 |
| 2026-04-30 | 31,297 |
| 2026-03-31 | 16,134 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3,770 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6,326 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,001 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,283 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3,394 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5,143 |
| 2025-08-31 | 3,334 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3,865 |
| 2025-06-30 | 7,724 |
| 2025-05-31 | 7,332 |
| 2025-04-30 | 10,048 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5,834 |
| 2025-02-28 | 6,815 |
| 2025-01-31 | 18,496 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4,546 |
| 2024-11-30 | 7,253 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4,118 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5,538 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3,130 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Tim W |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.8.9 |
| Versions released | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2013-07-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Translate WordPress plugins and themes directly in your browser. Versatile PO file editor with integrated AI translation providers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Loco Translate?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is Loco Translate?
As of October 16, 2026, Loco Translate ranks #36 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #35.
When was Loco Translate last updated?
Loco Translate was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 2.8.9). It has shipped 103 releases in total.
Who makes Loco Translate?
Loco Translate is developed by Tim W. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2013.
