Gettext override translations
v2.0.2by ramon fincken · updated 2 years ago
GUI in backend to override texts and translations without any programming knowledge.
- Rank
- #4,704
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,350
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26K
- 25,952 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Gettext override translations at a glance
Gettext override translations is a WordPress plugin by ramon fincken with 2K+ active installs, the #4,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 57% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on May 27, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “override”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats346 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Gettext override translations |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,353 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 2,353 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,353 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,350 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,355 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,353 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,351 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,346 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,353 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,350 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,350 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,353 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,353 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,357 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,357 |
Rank over time
#4,704 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #4,704 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,704 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,710 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,705 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,712 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,705 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,707 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,715 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,703 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,710 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,710 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,711 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,718 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,721 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,718 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,710 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4721 → #4705Downloads +18.2%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.091%
- v1.09.0%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 5, 2016
- Last updated
- May 27, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Gettext override translations
How many websites use Gettext override translations?
Gettext override translations is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Gettext override translations been downloaded?
25,952 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Gettext override translations last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on May 27, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Gettext override translations compatible with the latest WordPress?
Gettext override translations’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Gettext override translations have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Gettext override translations up to date. See its security record
Is Gettext override translations still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Gettext override translations have?
5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Gettext override translations?
The plugins most like Gettext override translations, by the tags they share, are Text Domain Inspector (400+), Loco Translate (1M+) and Translate WordPress with GTranslate (900K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,350 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 26K |
| Author | ramon fincken |
| First released | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 27, 2024 |
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