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Multisite Language Switcher

By Dennis Ploetner

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Multisite Language Switcher Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage multilingual content in a WordPress multisite installation with ease.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 99+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds multilingual support to your WordPress multisite installation, whether using multiple subdomains or folders. It allows you to effortlessly manage translations for posts, pages, custom post types, categories, tags, and custom taxonomies.

The plugin uses flag icons from FamFamFam. Thanks to Mark James for his great work. In addition, I would like to thank Jürgen Mayer for creating the plugin's banner.

Please, don't forget to rate this plugin! 🙂

Comparing to Alternatives

Multisite Language Switcher is a strong contender in the multilingual WordPress plugin space, especially for multisite setups. It stands out by offering a unique approach compared to other plugins that manage translations within a single site.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Excellent support and active maintenance
Simple and functional approach for multisite language management
Highly rated by users with a 4.8 average
No known security vulnerabilities
Allows each language to be a separate sub-site for flexibility

Weaknesses

Has a learning curve for new users
Lacks a pro version with advanced premium features
Limited documentation and tutorials available
Not as feature-rich as some all-in-one multilingual plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 99 reviews, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The majority of users praise its functionality and support, while very few negative reviews exist.

Positive highlights

'Great Multilanguage Plugin' - Gunther H.
'Such a useful plugin, and top-rate support' - delythchandler
'Great plugin and awesome support!' - Becki Beckmann
'5 stars are not enough!' - wpapm
'Works like a charm' - Laurent Holdrinet

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Initial setup can be challenging for beginners
Documentation could be more comprehensive
No advanced premium features due to lack of a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for WordPress users managing multisite installations who want a straightforward, reliable way to handle multilingual content with each language as a separate sub-site.

Not ideal for

It may not be suitable for users seeking an all-in-one multilingual plugin with extensive built-in translation management features or those who prefer a plugin with premium support and advanced options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive multilingual support for multisite WordPress setups, including language switching and sub-site management.

Final Verdict

Multisite Language Switcher excels as a free, reliable solution for managing multilingual content across WordPress multisite installations. Its high user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for site owners who prefer a simple yet effective approach.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced features found in some alternatives, its strong community support and functional design make it a standout option for those prioritizing multisite language management without extra cost.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Multisite Language Switcher plugin.

Language

Localization

Multilingual

Multisite

Switcher

Screenshots

FAQ

You might read first WordPress in your language.

Yes, you should use the WordPress API function get_locale() but you could also use code like that

use lloc\Msls\MslsBlogCollection;  $blog     = MslsBlogCollection::instance()->get_current_blog(); $language = $blog->get_language();

Contributors and developers

“Multisite Language Switcher” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Dennis Ploetner

lucatume

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.79

Average

Ratings

4.8 out of 5 | 99

Version

3.0.3

Last updated

1 week ago

Active installations

3,000+

WordPress version

7.1.1 or higher

PHP version

7.4 or higher

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Multisite Language Switcher Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (99)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

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