Description
At a glance
Loco Translate v2.8.9 is a free WordPress plugin with 1M+ active installs, 4.8/5 rating from 453 reviews, updated September 30, 2026, requires WordPress 6.6+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Loco Translate provides in-browser editing of WordPress translation files and integration with automatic translation services.
It also provides Gettext/localization tools for developers, such as extracting strings and generating templates.
Features include:
- Built-in translation editor within WordPress admin
- Integration with translation APIs including DeepL, Google, Lecto, Microsoft and OpenAI.
- Create and update language files directly in your theme or plugin
- Extraction of translatable strings from your source code
- Native MO file compilation without the need for Gettext on your system
- JSON (Jed) file compilation compatible with WordPress script localization
- Support for standard PO features including comments, references and plural forms
- PO source view with clickable source code references
- Protected language directory for saving custom translations
- Configurable PO file backups with diff and restore capability
- Built-in WordPress locale codes
Official Loco WordPress plugin by Tim Whitlock.
For more information please visit our plugin page.
Keyboard shortcuts
The PO file editor supports the following keyboard shortcuts for faster translating:
- Done and Next:
Ctrl ↵ - Next string:
Ctrl ↓ - Previous string:
Ctrl ↑ - Next untranslated:
Shift Ctrl ↓ - Previous untranslated:
Shift Ctrl ↑ - Copy from source text:
Ctrl B - Clear translation:
Ctrl K - Toggle Fuzzy:
Ctrl U - Save PO / compile MO:
Ctrl S - Toggle invisibles:
Shift Ctrl I - Suggest translation:
Ctrl J
Mac users can use ⌘ Cmd instead of Ctrl.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Loco Translate?
Loco Translate 2.8.9 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.8/5 rating from 453 user reviews.
Does Loco Translate cost anything?
No. Loco Translate 2.8.9 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Loco Translate 2.8.9?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Loco Translate?
Loco Translate 2.8.9 requires WordPress 6.6 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Loco Translate last updated?
Version 2.8.9 was last updated on September 30, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Loco Translate download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.8.9
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.8.9 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 30, 2026 |
| Active installs | 1,000,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (453 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.6 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Tim W |
| Tags | i18n, l10n, language, multilingual, translation |
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