WCM User Language Switcher
v1.8.1by Stephen Harris · updated 6 years ago
Adds a button to the admin toolbar. This buttons allows users to seamlessly switch between available languages.
- Rank
- #16,396
- Up67 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 119
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.3K
- 15,268 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WCM User Language Switcher at a glance
WCM User Language Switcher is a WordPress plugin by Stephen Harris with 100+ active installs, the #16,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 9% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.8.1 came out on Jul 11, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 7 plugins tagged “localisation”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats118 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WCM User Language Switcher |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 119 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 119 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 118 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 119 |
Rank over time
#16,396 · up 45 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,396 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,463 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,450 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,440 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,452 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,482 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,468 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,464 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,467 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,466 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,419 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,462 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,472 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,441 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.85% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.68% |
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
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.875%
- v1.725%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 18, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 11, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WCM User Language Switcher
How many websites use WCM User Language Switcher?
WCM User Language Switcher 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 #16,396 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WCM User Language Switcher been downloaded?
15,268 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was WCM User Language Switcher last updated?
Version 1.8.1 came out on Jul 11, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is WCM User Language Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
WCM User Language Switcher’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 WCM User Language Switcher still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WCM User Language Switcher have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WCM User Language Switcher?
The plugins most like WCM User Language Switcher, by the tags they share, are Multisite Language Switcher (3K+), Simple Language Switcher (100+) and Translate WordPress (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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 | ≈ 119 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 15.3K |
| Author | Stephen Harris |
| First released | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Version | 1.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2020 |
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