# Fast Translate

> Fast Translate has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fast Translate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,334
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+11.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 12, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Bjoern (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/greencp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-translate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [l10n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/l10n/) | #19 | 22 |
| [localization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/localization/) | #56 | 127 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,031 |
| [speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/speed/) | >100 | 278 |
| [translation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translation/) | >100 | 344 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| l10n | #54 | 101 |
| localization | >100 | 2,293 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| speed | >100 | 5,872 |
| translation | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loco Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loco-translate/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (453) | Sep 30, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-composer-qtranslate-x/) | 7K+ | 3.2/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [ACF: Rus-To-Lat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rus-to-lat/) | 2K+ | — | Nov 19, 2018 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [Geo to Lat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-to-lat/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [WPLANG Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wplang-lite/) | 400+ | — | Apr 27, 2012 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Dokan WPML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dokan-wpml/) | 300+ | — | Aug 10, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Pure PHP Localization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pure-php-localization/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 27, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [xLanguage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xlanguage/) | 100+ | 4/5 (2) | Jun 9, 2009 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Speed Up – Translation Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speed-up-translation/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restore-automatic-update/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 5, 2014 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Translate free?
Yes. Fast Translate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Fast Translate safe to use in 2026?
Fast Translate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fast Translate?
Fast Translate is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,334 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fast Translate work with WordPress 7.1?
Fast Translate is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Fast Translate last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on December 12, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Fast Translate?
Fast Translate is developed and maintained by Bjoern.

### What are the best alternatives to Fast Translate?
The most popular alternatives to Fast Translate are Loco Translate (1M+ installs), WPBakery Visual Composer &… (7K+ installs) and ACF: Rus-To-Lat (2K+ installs).


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