JSM User Locale Selector
v2.2.1by JS Morisset · updated 11 days ago
Add a quick and easy user locale / language selector in the WordPress admin back-end and front-end toolbar menus.
- Rank
- #25,137
- Down381 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 31
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7K
- 7,034 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JSM User Locale Selector at a glance
JSM User Locale Selector is a WordPress plugin by JS Morisset with 30+ active installs, the #25,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 2.2.1 came out on Oct 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 14 plugins tagged “locale”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats163 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JSM User Locale Selector |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 31 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 32 |
Rank over time
#25,137 · down 475 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,137 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,756 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,784 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,796 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,890 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,647 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,851 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,771 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,772 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,662 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -3.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.13% |
| 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
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #24662 → #24796
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.33
- First released
- Dec 14, 2016
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JSM User Locale Selector
How many websites use JSM User Locale Selector?
JSM User Locale Selector is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,137 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JSM User Locale Selector been downloaded?
7,034 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was JSM User Locale Selector last updated?
Version 2.2.1 came out on Oct 29, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is JSM User Locale Selector compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is JSM User Locale Selector still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JSM User Locale Selector have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to JSM User Locale Selector?
The plugins most like JSM User Locale Selector, by the tags they share, are Admin Locale (6K+), Language Fallback (5K+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 31 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 7K |
| Author | JS Morisset |
| First released | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Version | 2.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.33 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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- 700K+
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