Who is WP Multibyte Patch for?

WP Multibyte Patch is a consumer product built for Japanese WordPress site administrators.

Is WP Multibyte Patch free?

Yes — WP Multibyte Patch is free to use.

What platforms does WP Multibyte Patch run on?

WP Multibyte Patch runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.

Is WP Multibyte Patch still maintained?

Unverified. WP Multibyte Patch has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to WP Multibyte Patch?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Mystery Themes Demo Importer, Plans to Fit Every Interest, and Dummy Content Pack.

Who makes WP Multibyte Patch?

WP Multibyte Patch is developed by Seisuke Kuraishi.

How long has WP Multibyte Patch been around?

WP Multibyte Patch first shipped in 2011.

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WP Multibyte Patch

Name: WP Multibyte Patch
Author: Seisuke Kuraishi

wordpress.orgWeb & no-code builders

WP Multibyte Patch is a WordPress plugin that provides multibyte functionality enhancements specifically for the Japanese WordPress package. It runs in the background to correct character handling issues and is considered essential for sites using Japanese text. No configuration is required after activation.

FreeWebSelf-hosted

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Overview

2 features

In the Web & no-code builders space, WP Multibyte Patch takes a focused approach. It focuses on fixing multibyte character issues and improving Japanese language support in WordPress core functionality. WP Multibyte Patch is a consumer product aimed at Japanese WordPress site administrators. WP Multibyte Patch is free to use. WP Multibyte Patch is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Seisuke Kuraishi, and it first shipped in 2011. The interface is available in 19 languages, including Catalan, Czech, and German.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Multibyte Support
Japanese Text Handling

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierMulti-language

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed2 Aug · 15:46 UTC
WP Multibyte Patch verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about WP Multibyte Patch

What is WP Multibyte Patch?: WP Multibyte Patch focuses on fixing multibyte character issues and improving Japanese language support in WordPress core functionality. It is catalogued under Web & no-code builders on PulseGate.
Who is WP Multibyte Patch for?: WP Multibyte Patch is a consumer product built for Japanese WordPress site administrators.
Is WP Multibyte Patch free?: Yes — WP Multibyte Patch is free to use.
What platforms does WP Multibyte Patch run on?: WP Multibyte Patch runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is WP Multibyte Patch still maintained?: Unverified. WP Multibyte Patch has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to WP Multibyte Patch?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Mystery Themes Demo Importer, Plans to Fit Every Interest, and Dummy Content Pack.Mystery Themes Demo Importer Plans to Fit Every Interest Dummy Content Pack
Who makes WP Multibyte Patch?: WP Multibyte Patch is developed by Seisuke Kuraishi.
How long has WP Multibyte Patch been around?: WP Multibyte Patch first shipped in 2011.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
First seen: 2 Aug 2026
Built for: Japanese WordPress site administrators
Model: B2C
Solves: Fixing multibyte character issues and improving Japanese language support in WordPress core functionality.

Registered as

WordPress.org: wp-multibyte-patch

Developer

Seisuke Kuraishi

Live coverage

Identity confidence: High · 89
Indexed: 2 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 2 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: wp-multibyte-patch-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 2 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 2 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-multibyte-patch

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