Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Performant Translations | Polylang |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 16 | ★ 3k |
| Active installs | 40,000+ | 800,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
Performant Translations edges out Polylang on rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Polylang has the larger user base (2,956 reviews vs 16), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Performant Translations's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Performant Translations; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Polylang's 2,956-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Performant Translations's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Performant Translations audit • Polylang audit
| Keyword | Performant Translations | Polylang |
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| customer support | Not ranked | #163 |
| helpdesk | Not ranked | #194 |
Performant Translations has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 16 reviews) compared to Polylang (4.7★ from 2,956 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Performant Translations fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Polylang is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Polylang has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,956 reviews vs 16), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Performant Translations typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (16 reviews). Polylang aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2,956 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Performant Translations and Polylang both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Performant Translations" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
