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Redux Framework vs Compact Admin (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
View Redux Framework
VS
Compact Admin

Compact Admin

5(1)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Compact Admin has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Compact Admin has 5.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
Compact Admin5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Compact Admin1
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Compact Admin70
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Compact Admin5.1K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Compact AdminN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Compact Admin4 months ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Compact Admin2011
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Compact Admin15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Compact Adminfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Compact Adminfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Compact AdminFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Compact Admin1.3.3

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Compact Admin

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

Compact Admin Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Compact Admin more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Compact Admin has 70. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Compact Admin?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Compact Admin has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Compact Admin free?
Redux Framework is free and Compact Admin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Compact Admin?
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 Compact Admin was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.