WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs Pure PHP Localization
At a glance
- Code Engine has more active installs: 800+, against 100+ for Pure PHP Localization.
- On a typical day, Code Engine is downloaded about 58 times, Pure PHP Localization about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Apr 27, 2012 for Pure PHP Localization.
- Code Engine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.0.5 for Pure PHP Localization.
- Pure PHP Localization has been around longer: since 2009, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  Pure PHP Localization |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #14,849 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 66 |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.0.5 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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