IP Language Switcher
v1.0.1by henryme · updated 9 years ago
Language is no longer a barrier for developer
- Rank
- #29,861
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,848 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
IP Language Switcher at a glance
IP Language Switcher is a WordPress plugin by henryme with 10+ active installs, the #29,861 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 22, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 34 plugins tagged “multilanguage”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | IP Language Switcher |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · +6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#29,861 · up 617 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,861 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #30,586 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,158 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,130 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,063 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,057 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #30,500 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,478 |
Growth %
Average +0.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 19, 2017
- Last updated
- May 22, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about IP Language Switcher
How many websites use IP Language Switcher?
IP Language Switcher is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,861 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has IP Language Switcher been downloaded?
1,848 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was IP Language Switcher last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 22, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is IP Language Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
IP Language Switcher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.
Is IP Language Switcher still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does IP Language Switcher have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to IP Language Switcher?
The plugins most like IP Language Switcher, by the tags they share, are Per Post Language (200+), Simple Language Switcher (100+) and Sublanguage Switcher Widget (70+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | henryme |
| First released | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 22, 2017 |
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