# RusEng

> RusEng has <10 active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** RusEng shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**The plugin makes transliteration of Russian links into English.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,486
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+41.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 27, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Buzzen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/buzzen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ruseng/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [english](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/english/) | #10 | 11 |
| [russian](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/russian/) | #16 | 19 |
| [transliteration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/transliteration/) | #31 | 33 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| english | >100 | 6,650 |
| russian | >100 | 1,575 |
| transliteration | #72 | 91 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Admin Language Change](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-admin-language-change/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Aug 4, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [DutchDate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dutchdate/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 31, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [Free Dictionary](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/free-dictionary/) | 10+ | — | Aug 17, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [YD FeedWordPress Content Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yd-feedwordpress-content-filter/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 24, 2010 | 18/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Google Map Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-map-generator/) | 10+ | — | Jun 9, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [DeutschDate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deutschdate/) | 10+ | — | Mar 31, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [YD Recent Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yd-recent-images/) | 10+ | — | Oct 11, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [YD Prevent Comment Impersonation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yd-prevent-comment-impersonation/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 30, 2011 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Title Rus to Eng](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/title-rus-to-eng/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Mar 18, 2014 | 18/100 |
| 11 | [Kids English Alphabet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kids-english-alphabet/) | <10 | — | Nov 28, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is RusEng safe to use in 2026?
RusEng shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RusEng?
RusEng is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,486 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RusEng work with WordPress 7.1?
RusEng is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does RusEng need?
RusEng requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was RusEng last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 27, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes RusEng?
RusEng is developed and maintained by Buzzen.

### What are the best alternatives to RusEng?
The most popular alternatives to RusEng are Simple Admin Language Change (10K+ installs), DutchDate (80+ installs) and Free Dictionary (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ruseng/ · Generated 2026-10-02 00:24 UTC by PageForge