Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Performant Translations currently ranks #899 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #885, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- It is averaging 173 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (155/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Aug 18, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #899 |
| 2026-08-31 | #899 |
| 2026-07-31 | #890 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 40,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 130 |
| 2026-07-31 | 225 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Pascal Birchler |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-18 |
| Added to directory | 2023-08-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Making internationalization/localization in WordPress faster than ever before.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Performant Translations?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Performant Translations?
As of September 1, 2026, Performant Translations ranks #899 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #885.
When was Performant Translations last updated?
Performant Translations was last updated on August 18, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Performant Translations?
Performant Translations is developed by Pascal Birchler. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2023.
