WordPress plugin comparison
Preferred Languages vs Universally
At a glance
- Universally has more active installs: 30K+, against 3K+ for Preferred Languages.
- On a typical day, Universally is downloaded about 787 times, Preferred Languages about 49.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Universally was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for Preferred Languages.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Preferred Languages has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Universally.
Line by line
Universally leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Preferred Languages |  Universally |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,915 | #956 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5K | 32.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(19) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.75 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2.24 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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