Language Redirect
v1.0.5by bjoerne · updated 9 years ago
Redirects from the root site of a multisite project to a language specific network site.
- Rank
- #15,851
- Down74 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 126
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.6K
- 13,602 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Language Redirect at a glance
Language Redirect is a WordPress plugin by bjoerne with 100+ active installs, the #15,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 11, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 159 plugins tagged “language”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Language Redirect |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 126 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 126 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 123 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 127 |
Rank over time
#15,851 · up 181 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,851 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,777 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,780 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,779 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,878 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,795 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,815 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,864 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,003 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,006 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,048 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,042 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,032 |
Growth %
Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.79% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.81% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.81% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.36% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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- Rank #16042 → #15779
- 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
4.0★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 18, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 11, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Language Redirect
How many websites use Language Redirect?
Language Redirect is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Language Redirect been downloaded?
13,602 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Language Redirect last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Feb 11, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Language Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Language Redirect’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 Language Redirect 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 Language Redirect have?
4.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Language Redirect?
The plugins most like Language Redirect, by the tags they share, are Multisite Language Switcher (3K+), Redirection (2M+) and 301 Redirects (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 69%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 15%
- Positive
- 69%4–5★
- Mixed
- 8%3★
- Critical
- 23%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 126 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 13 |
| Total downloads | 13.6K |
| Author | bjoerne |
| First released | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 11, 2017 |
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