LanguageBack
Simple , minimalistic plugin that lets you set different locale for frontend and backend.
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LanguageBack shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where LanguageBack stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| backend | >100 |
| Different | >100 |
| Frontend | >100 |
| locale | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About LanguageBack
From the official readme · v1.2Description
I created this plugin because i wanted this feature (to set a specific locale for frontend) out of my themes. I’m assuming i’m not the only one who would preffer to have the backend en_US only, so here it is…
It’s not tested with other versions of wordpress except 3.4, but it should work without a problem at least from 3.0 onwards.
This plugin assumes you’re not using a translation plugin , so, if you have bilingual or multilimgual blogs, use with caution (and let me know … especially with qtranslate 🙂 ).
I’t not multisite tested/ready yet.
Installation
Automatic:
Install from wordpress interface.
Manual :
- Upload
language-back.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Choose your locales for front-end and back-end in Settings > LanguageBack
Changelog
1.1
Locales can be chosen from a dropdown now
1.0
Initial version
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FAQ
LanguageBack: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is LanguageBack free?
Yes. LanguageBack is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LanguageBack safe to use in 2026?
LanguageBack shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LanguageBack?
LanguageBack is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,246 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does LanguageBack work with WordPress 7.1?
LanguageBack is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was LanguageBack last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 4, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes LanguageBack?
LanguageBack is developed and maintained by moxu.
What are the best alternatives to LanguageBack?
The most popular alternatives to LanguageBack are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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