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Redux Framework vs Compact View Mode (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 View Mode

Compact View Mode

5(4)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Compact View Mode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Compact View Mode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Compact View Mode has 4.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Compact View Mode5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Compact View Mode4
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Compact View Mode30
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Compact View Mode4.2K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Compact View ModeN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Compact View Mode9 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Compact View Mode2015
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Compact View Mode11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Compact View Mode4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Compact View Modefalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Compact View ModeFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Compact View Mode0.4.2

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Compact View Mode

5/5(4 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 View Mode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Compact View Mode more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Compact View Mode has 30. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Compact View Mode?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Compact View Mode has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Compact View Mode free?
Redux Framework is free and Compact View Mode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Compact View Mode?
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 View Mode was last updated 9 years ago.

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