# Translation connectors

> Translation connectors has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Translation connectors shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Smartcat connects linguists, companies, and agencies to streamline the translation of any content into any language, on demand. Our platform puts your translation process on autopilot, from content creation to payments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,089
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (-14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 22, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.8+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** smartcatai (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/smartcatai/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/translation-connectors/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [language](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/language/) | #69 | 139 |
| [localization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/localization/) | #46 | 128 |
| [multilingual](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multilingual/) | >100 | 347 |
| [translation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translation/) | >100 | 345 |
| [translators](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translators/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| language | >100 | 10,000 |
| localization | >100 | 2,298 |
| multilingual | >100 | 2,844 |
| translation | >100 | 10,000 |
| translators | >100 | 1,824 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 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 | [Translate WordPress with GTranslate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gtranslate/) | 900K+ | 4.9/5 (4,962) | Sep 15, 2026 | 98/100 |
| 3 | [Polylang](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/polylang/) | 900K+ | 4.7/5 (2,999) | Oct 12, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Translate WordPress – Google Language Translator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-language-translator/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (620) | Sep 11, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Bogo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bogo/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (48) | Aug 18, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Multilingual Contact Form 7 with Polylang](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multilingual-contact-form-7-with-polylang/) | 9K+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Jan 17, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 7 | [Hreflang Manager – Hreflang Implementation for International SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hreflang-manager-lite/) | 8K+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Sep 9, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 8 | [WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-composer-qtranslate-x/) | 7K+ | 3.2/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 9 | [Admin Locale](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-locale/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 21, 2012 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Language Fallback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/language-fallback/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (23) | Sep 13, 2026 | 84/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Translation connectors safe to use in 2026?
Translation connectors shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Translation connectors?
Translation connectors is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,089 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Translation connectors work with WordPress 7.1?
Translation connectors is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Translation connectors need?
Translation connectors requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Translation connectors last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.4, was released on March 22, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Translation connectors?
Translation connectors is developed and maintained by smartcatai.

### What are the best alternatives to Translation connectors?
The most popular alternatives to Translation connectors are Loco Translate (1M+ installs), Translate WordPress with GT… (900K+ installs) and Polylang (900K+ installs).


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