Localize WordPress
v0.4by S · updated 15 years ago
Easily switch to any localization from GlotPress
- Rank
- #12,527
- Up50 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 226
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.8K
- 23,835 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Localize WordPress at a glance
Localize WordPress is a WordPress plugin by S with 200+ active installs, the #12,527 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.4 came out on Jul 6, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 42 plugins tagged “glotpress”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats88 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Localize WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 226 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 225 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 226 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 227 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 232 |
Rank over time
#12,527 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,527 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,577 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,557 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,561 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,551 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,535 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,533 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,544 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,509 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,497 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,512 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,529 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,521 |
Growth %
Average -0.22% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.72% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v0.4100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 30, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 6, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Localize WordPress
How many websites use Localize WordPress?
Localize WordPress is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,527 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Localize WordPress been downloaded?
23,835 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Localize WordPress last updated?
Version 0.4 came out on Jul 6, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Localize WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
Localize WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Localize WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Localize WordPress have?
4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Localize WordPress?
The plugins most like Localize WordPress, by the tags they share, are Theme Switcha (7K+), Sticky Posts (5K+) and Multisite Language Switcher (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 226 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 23.8K |
| Author | S |
| First released | Jan 30, 2011 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 6, 2011 |
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