Polylang vs TranslatePress
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Polylang | TranslatePress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 800K+ | 400K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 2,984 | 1,654 |
| Support resolved | 8.3% | 78.6% |
| Rank by installs | #78 | #153 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Polylang vs TranslatePress 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, Polylang sits at 800K+ active installs with a 4.7/5 rating from 2,984 reviews (rank #78 by installs). TranslatePress is at 400K+, 4.7/5 from 1,654 reviews (rank #153). Support resolution is 8.3% for Polylang and 78.6% for TranslatePress. 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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