Loco Translate vs Polylang
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Loco Translate | Polylang |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1M+ | 800K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 450 | 2,965 |
| Support resolved | 50% | 28.6% |
| Rank by installs | #47 | #79 |
| Tested up to | 7.0.2 | 7.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Loco Translate vs Polylang is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, Loco Translate sits at 1M+ active installs with a 4.8/5 rating from 450 reviews (rank #47 by installs). Polylang is at 800K+, 4.7/5 from 2,965 reviews (rank #79). Support resolution is 50% for Loco Translate and 28.6% for Polylang. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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