# Native Gettext for WordPress

> Native Gettext for WordPress has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Native Gettext for WordPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**A very light wrapper plugin that uses the native gettext library for faster localization.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,279
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+20.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** May 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** colinleroy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/colinleroy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/native-gettext/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [gettext](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gettext/) | #7 | 11 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,038 |
| [translation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translation/) | #95 | 344 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| gettext | #4 | 408 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| translation | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Yearly Archive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-yearly-archive/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Aug 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Gettext override translations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gettext-override-translations/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (7) | May 27, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Override String Translations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-override-translations/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (7) | Sep 16, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Text Replace – Find and Replace WordPress Strings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-text-replace/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 27, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 5 | [Speed Up – Translation Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speed-up-translation/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 6 | [SimplePoTranslate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simplepo-translator/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 2, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 8 | [Style Genre](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/style-genre/) | <10 | — | Nov 15, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [YUZ-TRA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yuz-tra/) | <10 | — | Oct 3, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [EWA AI String Assistant for Loco Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ewa-ai-string-assistant-for-loco-translate/) | <10 | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [RM24 Text Replacer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rm24-text-replacer/) | <10 | — | Oct 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Native Gettext for WordPress free?
Yes. Native Gettext for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Native Gettext for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
Native Gettext for WordPress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Native Gettext for WordPress?
Native Gettext for WordPress is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,279 times since it launched in February 2022. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Native Gettext for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
Native Gettext for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Native Gettext for WordPress need?
Native Gettext for WordPress requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Native Gettext for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on May 22, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Native Gettext for WordPress?
Native Gettext for WordPress is developed and maintained by colinleroy.

### What are the best alternatives to Native Gettext for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to Native Gettext for WordPress are Simple Yearly Archive (6K+ installs), Gettext override translatio… (2K+ installs) and Override String Translations (1K+ installs).


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