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Redux Framework vs Better Author Metabox (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
Better Author Metabox

Better Author Metabox

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Better Author Metabox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Better Author Metabox has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Better Author Metabox5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Better Author Metabox1
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Better Author Metabox20
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Better Author Metabox3.2K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Better Author MetaboxN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Better Author Metabox6 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Better Author Metabox2015
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Better Author Metabox11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Better Author Metabox3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Better Author Metaboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Better Author MetaboxFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Better Author Metabox1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Better Author Metabox

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
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

Better Author Metabox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Better Author Metabox more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Better Author Metabox has 20. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Better Author Metabox?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Better Author Metabox has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Better Author Metabox free?
Redux Framework is free and Better Author Metabox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Better Author Metabox?
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 Better Author Metabox was last updated 6 years ago.

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