LanguageBack
v1.2by moxu · updated 14 years ago
Simple , minimalistic plugin that lets you set different locale for frontend and backend.
- Rank
- #45,157
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,290 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LanguageBack at a glance
LanguageBack is a WordPress plugin by moxu with 10+ active installs, the #45,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Aug 4, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Different”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
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 | LanguageBack |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -18.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#45,157 · down 7,181 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,157 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,724 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,572 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,104 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,150 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,687 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #40,977 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #38,875 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #37,976 |
Growth %
Average -1.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 4, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LanguageBack
How many websites use LanguageBack?
LanguageBack 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 #45,157 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LanguageBack been downloaded?
2,290 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was LanguageBack last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Aug 4, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is LanguageBack compatible with the latest WordPress?
LanguageBack’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 LanguageBack still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LanguageBack have?
No one has reviewed LanguageBack on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to LanguageBack?
The plugins most like LanguageBack, by the tags they share, are My WP Customize Admin/Frontend (8K+) and Admin Locale (6K+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | moxu |
| First released | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2012 |
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