Translation Detector
This plugin allow you to display a simple link to navigate between a single post translations.
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Translation Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Translation Detector stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| detector | >100 |
| language | >100 |
| polylang | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| translation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About Translation Detector
From the official readme · v1.3.5Description
This plugin allow you to display a simple link to navigate between a single post translations.
How does it work?
Translation detector check for each post if any translation exists, if it’s the case a button is display in the post to navigate between each translation.
If there is only 2 languages available the plugin will display a button but if there is more than 2 languages, it will display multiple links.
Languages
- English
- French
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Installation
- Upload and activate the plugin (or install it through the WP admin console)
- Click on the “Translation detector” settings link
- Choose your text, colors and post type to display the banner
Changelog
First release.
1.3.5
- Fix deprecated method from last Polylang version
1.3.4
- SEO Optimisation : Add hreflang in the generated link
1.3.3
- Fix bug : useless admin.css call in back-office (again)
1.3.2
- Fix bug : useless admin.css call in back-office
1.3.1
- Fix bug : Uninitialized string offset
1.3
- Fix bug : the banner was still displayed when site homepage is static and page post type was checked
- Add CSS transition
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FAQ
Translation Detector: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Translation Detector free?
Yes. Translation Detector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Translation Detector safe to use in 2026?
Translation Detector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Translation Detector?
Translation Detector is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,313 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Translation Detector work with WordPress 7.1?
Translation Detector is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Translation Detector last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.5, was released on April 11, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Translation Detector?
Translation Detector is developed and maintained by Guillaume DIARD.
What are the best alternatives to Translation Detector?
The most popular alternatives to Translation Detector are Widget Detector for Element… (1K+ installs), Device Detector (500+ installs) and Mobile Detector (200+ installs).
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