# InstantTranslate Widget

> InstantTranslate Widget has 10+ active installs and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** InstantTranslate Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Instant Translate Widget is my first attempt at a Word Press widget. It lives in the Widget menu, and uses jQuery and Google Translate to instantly translate text on my blog. It uses jQuery’s selector to determine what…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,400
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+70% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mrfr0g (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mrfr0g/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/instant-translate-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [google translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-translate/) | #15 | 29 |
| [instant translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/instant-translate/) | #1 | 1 |
| [language](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/language/) | #81 | 140 |
| [translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translate/) | #93 | 137 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| google translate | >100 | 1,194 |
| instant translate | >100 | 371 |
| language | >100 | 10,000 |
| translate | >100 | 3,429 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [LocoAI – Auto Translate for Loco Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-translator-addon-for-loco-translate/) | 70K+ | 4.9/5 (640) | Sep 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Prisna GWT – Google Website Translator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-website-translator/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (54) | Aug 18, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 3 | [Linguator AI – Auto Translate & Create Multilingual Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/translate-words/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (19) | Aug 24, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Automatic Translator with Google Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-translate/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Aug 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [Translera – Automatic Google Translate for Multilingual Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/translera/) | 800+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 6, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [TranslateX for TranslatePress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/translatex-for-translatepress/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Advanced Google Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-google-translate/) | 200+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Nov 11, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [TranslateX for Loco Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/translatex-for-loco-translate/) | 100+ | — | Aug 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Ls Gtrans Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ls-gtrans-widget/) | 100+ | — | Feb 20, 2026 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Google Translate Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-translate-widget/) | 80+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 25, 2021 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is InstantTranslate Widget safe to use in 2026?
InstantTranslate Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use InstantTranslate Widget?
InstantTranslate Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,400 times since it launched in August 2010. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does InstantTranslate Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
InstantTranslate Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was InstantTranslate Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 30, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes InstantTranslate Widget?
InstantTranslate Widget is developed and maintained by mrfr0g.

### What are the best alternatives to InstantTranslate Widget?
The most popular alternatives to InstantTranslate Widget are LocoAI (70K+ installs), Prisna GWT (8K+ installs) and Linguator AI (3K+ installs).


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