Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WCM User Language Switcher currently ranks #16434 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #16297, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.8.1, shipped on Jul 11, 2020 (2,289 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #16434 |
| 2026-09-30 | #16337 |
| 2026-08-31 | #16398 |
| 2026-07-31 | #16346 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Stephen Harris |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.1 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2020-07-11 |
| Added to directory | 2013-01-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a button to the admin toolbar. This buttons allows users to seamlessly switch between available languages.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WCM User Language Switcher?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is WCM User Language Switcher?
As of October 17, 2026, WCM User Language Switcher ranks #16434 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #16297.
When was WCM User Language Switcher last updated?
WCM User Language Switcher was last updated on July 11, 2020 (version 1.8.1). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes WCM User Language Switcher?
WCM User Language Switcher is developed by Stephen Harris. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2013.
