Set HTML lang attribute per post
v0.0.1by nilsnh · updated 11 years ago
This wordpress plugin adds a meta box for specifying html lang="" language per post.
- Rank
- #14,670
- Down17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 144
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,473 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Set HTML lang attribute per post at a glance
Set HTML lang attribute per post is a WordPress plugin by nilsnh with 100+ active installs, the #14,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.0.1 came out on Jan 11, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 8 plugins tagged “lang”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats64 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Set HTML lang attribute per post |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 144 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 144 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 155 |
Rank over time
#14,670 · down 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,670 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,653 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,651 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,640 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,735 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,682 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,722 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,685 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,644 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,638 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,636 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,638 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,646 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,648 |
Growth %
Average -0.56% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.45% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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
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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.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 7, 2015
- Last updated
- Jan 11, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Set HTML lang attribute per post
How many websites use Set HTML lang attribute per post?
Set HTML lang attribute per post 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 #14,670 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Set HTML lang attribute per post been downloaded?
2,473 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Set HTML lang attribute per post last updated?
Version 0.0.1 came out on Jan 11, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Set HTML lang attribute per post compatible with the latest WordPress?
Set HTML lang attribute per post’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Set HTML lang attribute per post 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 Set HTML lang attribute per post have?
4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Set HTML lang attribute per post?
The plugins most like Set HTML lang attribute per post, by the tags they share, are HTML Global lang Attribute (100+), Translate WordPress (100K+) and Minify HTML (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 144 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | nilsnh |
| First released | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Version | 0.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 11, 2015 |
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