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Multisite Language Switcher

v3.1.0

by Dennis Ploetner · updated 8 days ago

A simple, powerful and easy-to-use plugin that will help you to manage multilingual content in a multisite WordPress installation.

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Rank
#3,689
Down4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,680
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
682.2K
682,182 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
99 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 2 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -20.4% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~2mo

Multisite Language Switcher at a glance

Multisite Language Switcher is a WordPress plugin by Dennis Ploetner with 3K+ active installs, the #3,689 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 158 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews. Version 3.1.0 came out on Oct 31, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 36 plugins tagged “switcher”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

5.4K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Multisite Language Switcher Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.05001K1.5KOct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateMultisite Language Switcher
Nov 3, 2026237
Nov 2, 2026353
Nov 1, 20261,810
Oct 31, 2026833
Oct 30, 202691
Oct 29, 2026123
Oct 28, 202688
Oct 27, 2026108
Oct 26, 2026138
Oct 25, 202666
Oct 24, 202653
Oct 23, 2026213
Oct 22, 2026224
Oct 21, 2026178
Oct 20, 202690
Oct 19, 2026100
Oct 18, 202650
Oct 17, 202643
Oct 16, 202689
Oct 15, 202683
Oct 14, 202676
Oct 13, 2026118
Oct 12, 2026110
Oct 11, 202640
Oct 10, 202646
Oct 9, 202682

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,673 · +0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.6K3.7K3.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,673
Nov 7, 20263,681
Nov 5, 20263,667
Nov 4, 20263,676
Nov 3, 20263,658
Nov 2, 20263,643
Nov 1, 20263,641
Oct 31, 20263,673
Oct 30, 20263,656
Oct 29, 20263,648
Oct 28, 20263,648
Oct 27, 20263,672

Rank over time

#3,689 · down 22 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.7K#3.7K#3.7KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,689
Nov 7, 2026#3,685
Nov 6, 2026#3,684
Nov 5, 2026#3,681
Nov 4, 2026#3,682
Nov 3, 2026#3,681
Nov 2, 2026#3,681
Nov 1, 2026#3,686
Oct 31, 2026#3,672
Oct 30, 2026#3,671
Oct 29, 2026#3,673
Oct 28, 2026#3,677
Oct 27, 2026#3,675
Oct 16, 2026#3,667

Growth %

Average +0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.22%
Nov 7, 2026+0.19%
Nov 5, 2026-0.24%
Nov 4, 2026+0.49%
Nov 3, 2026+0.41%
Nov 2, 2026+0.06%
Nov 1, 2026-0.87%
Oct 31, 2026+0.47%
Oct 30, 2026+0.22%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.65%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3672 → #3689
    • Released 3.1.0 (was 3.0.3)
  2. Rank #3677 → #3681
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.120%
  • v3.016%
  • v2.912%
  • v2.1011%
  • Other41%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★99 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.1.0
Requires WordPress
6.1
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Jun 3, 2011
Last updated
Oct 31, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Multisite Language Switcher

How many websites use Multisite Language Switcher?

Multisite Language Switcher is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,689 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Multisite Language Switcher been downloaded?

682,182 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 158 times. See download stats

When was Multisite Language Switcher last updated?

Version 3.1.0 came out on Oct 31, 2026 (1 week ago). See every release

Is Multisite Language Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Multisite Language Switcher have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Multisite Language Switcher. See its security record

Is Multisite Language Switcher still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Multisite Language Switcher have?

4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Multisite Language Switcher?

The plugins most like Multisite Language Switcher, by the tags they share, are xili-language (600+), GPTranslate (500+) and WP Multilang (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

99 reviews

  • 5 stars: 90 reviews, 91%
  • 4 stars: 4 reviews, 4%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 5%
Positive
95%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
5%1–2★
  • About 62 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 16 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Multisite Language Switcher
Estimated installs≈ 3,680
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.8
Reviews99
Total downloads682.2K
AuthorDennis Ploetner
First releasedJun 3, 2011
Version3.1.0
Requires WP6.1
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedOct 31, 2026

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