InstantTranslate Widget
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where InstantTranslate Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| google translate | >100 |
| instant translate | >100 |
| language | >100 |
| translate | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About InstantTranslate Widget
From the official readme · v1.2Description
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 text you want to translate. For example, the selector I use is, “.post h2,.entry > *:not(pre), .translate”. Which translates all of my titles, and entry text and not any thing within PRE tags. This lets me keep my code in English, but translate the explanation.
Installation
- Extract the plugin using WinZip or similar program.
- Upload the folder, ‘Instant Translate’ in to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Click Appearance -> Widgets
- Move the Instant Translate Widget to your side bar.
Changelog
1.2 is an optional upgrade version. It includes a text transition framework when the text is translated. Currently only supports a fade out of current text, and fade in of the new text.
1.2
Added text transition effect framework, and one effect fadeout/in.
1.1
Fixed bug in admin section.
1.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
InstantTranslate Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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