Languageswitcher
v0.2.5by svenhesse · updated 11 years ago
Provides tags in the editor to enter text in different languages. Readers kann toggle between these languages by using the included switch element.
- Rank
- #40,856
- Up3,732 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,298 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Languageswitcher at a glance
Languageswitcher is a WordPress plugin by svenhesse with 10+ active installs, the #40,856 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 1 review. Version 0.2.5 came out on Aug 18, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “human”, it ranks #3. 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 stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Languageswitcher |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#40,856 · up 2,019 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,856 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,588 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,287 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,248 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,013 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,839 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,285 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,240 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,834 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,384 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,999 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,875 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
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.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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 23, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Languageswitcher
How many websites use Languageswitcher?
Languageswitcher 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 #40,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Languageswitcher been downloaded?
7,298 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Languageswitcher last updated?
Version 0.2.5 came out on Aug 18, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Languageswitcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
Languageswitcher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 Languageswitcher still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Languageswitcher have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Languageswitcher?
The plugins most like Languageswitcher, by the tags they share, are Preferred Languages (3K+), Multisite Language Switcher (3K+) and Disable Login Language Switcher (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | svenhesse |
| First released | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Version | 0.2.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2015 |
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