WordPress plugin comparison
Language Fallback vs Polylang
At a glance
- Polylang has more active installs: 900K+, against 5K+ for Language Fallback.
- On a typical day, Polylang is downloaded about 10,927 times, Language Fallback about 28.
- Language Fallback is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews, against 4.7 from 3,004 reviews.
- Polylang was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Sep 13, 2026 for Language Fallback.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Polylang has been around longer: since 2011, against 2015 for Language Fallback.
Line by line
Polylang leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Language Fallback |  Polylang |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,983 | #71 |
| Active installs | 5K+ | 900K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 775 | 940K |
| Rating | 4.8(23) | 4.7(3K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 23% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.79 | ×3.33 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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