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Redux Framework vs Admin Tools (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Redux Framework

Redux Framework

4.4(273)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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VS
Admin Tools

Admin Tools

4.7(11)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Admin Tools

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Tools has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 11 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Admin Tools has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
Admin Tools4.7/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
Admin Tools11
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
Admin Tools4.0K+
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Admin Tools40K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Admin ToolsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Admin Tools4 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Admin Tools2016
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Admin Tools10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Admin Tools4.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Admin Toolsfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Admin ToolsFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Admin Tools1.3.9

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

4.4/5(273 reviews)
5
82%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
13%

Admin Tools

4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Redux Framework Reviews

by Rena

Pretty Solid Framework

Used it in a few projects, and it works well overall. Lots of options and pretty flexible. Setup took a bit of time at first, but once you get it, things become easy. tnx devs for the work.

by Irina

Great plugin!

Excellent and useful plugin!

by masoud4x4

Translation Issue

Hi Redux Framework team,I’m using Redux Framework for my theme (Liberty), but I’m really frustrated with its translation support, especially after WordPress 6.7 and later updates (I’m on 6.8). My

Admin Tools Reviews

by WPfanAR

Easy and good performance

Great plugin. Easy to use and good performance. Thanks!

by kkitran

No changes

It didn’t make any changes besides hiding the comments for the admin menu. I selected which plugins/menu items I wanted to hide but it didn’t hide anything besides the comments. Tried hiding the top-b

by Joona Nuutinen

Wonderful

A much-needed plugin. Works well!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Admin Tools more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Admin Tools has 4.0K+. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Admin Tools?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Admin Tools has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Admin Tools free?
Redux Framework is free and Admin Tools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Admin Tools?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redux Framework was last updated 1 week ago and Admin Tools was last updated 4 years ago.

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