# Pig Latin

> Pig Latin has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pig Latin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**Overrides the current language and translates all messages into Pig Latin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 27,480
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nikolay Bachiyski (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nbachiyski/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/piglatin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [i18n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/i18n/) | #29 | 62 |
| [piglatin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/piglatin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [translation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translation/) | >100 | 344 |
| [translations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translations/) | #24 | 36 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| i18n | >100 | 2,117 |
| piglatin | #1 | 1 |
| translation | >100 | 10,000 |
| translations | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 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 | [WP Multibyte Patch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-multibyte-patch/) | 1M+ | 5/5 (25) | Aug 16, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Performant Translations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/performant-translations/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-composer-qtranslate-x/) | 7K+ | 3.2/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-multilingual/) | 6K+ | 4.6/5 (37) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Preferred Languages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preferred-languages/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (18) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [WPGlobus for WPBakery Visual Composer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpglobus-for-wpbakery-visual-composer/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | Nov 18, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Login Language Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-login-language-switcher/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | May 19, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Admin in English](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-in-english/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (30) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qtranslate-to-wpml-export/) | 800+ | 3.5/5 (26) | Aug 20, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pig Latin safe to use in 2026?
Pig Latin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pig Latin?
Pig Latin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,480 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pig Latin work with WordPress 7.1?
Pig Latin is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Pig Latin last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on November 2, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Pig Latin?
Pig Latin is developed and maintained by Nikolay Bachiyski.

### What are the best alternatives to Pig Latin?
The most popular alternatives to Pig Latin are Loco Translate (1M+ installs), WP Multibyte Patch (1M+ installs) and Performant Translations (30K+ installs).


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