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Core Framework vs Cookie Bricks (2026)

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

Core Framework

Core Framework

5(41)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Cookie Bricks

Cookie Bricks

5(2)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Core Framework has a higher user rating (5/5 from 41 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Core Framework has accumulated 160K+ total downloads while Cookie Bricks has 841.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Core Framework
Cookie Bricks5/5
Total Reviews
41Core Framework
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Cookie Bricks2
Active Installs
10K+Core Framework
◄
Cookie Bricks30
Total Downloads
160K+Core Framework
◄
Cookie Bricks841
Support Resolution
N/ACore Framework
Cookie BricksN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoCore Framework
◄
Cookie Bricks1 year ago
First Released
2024Core Framework
Cookie Bricks2025
Age
2 yearsCore Framework
Cookie Bricks1 year
WP Requires
6.0+Core Framework
Cookie Bricks5.6+
PHP Requires
8.0+Core Framework
Cookie Bricks7.4+
Business Model
FreeCore Framework
Cookie BricksFree
Latest Version
1.10.2Core Framework
Cookie Bricks1.0

Rating Breakdown

Core Framework

5/5(41 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Cookie Bricks

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

Recent Reviews

Core Framework Reviews

by Martin Sauter

Love it!

Invaluable for any WordPress site without a page builder.

by lanxalot

Best in class – no lock-in – great support – we love Core

I have used ACSS and other Frameworks. I love Core as it is intuitive, lightm it has the right ammount of features for me, and you can easily remove the builder plugin (if you choose to use one) by si

by groggy72

Excellent Investment

This is a massive productivity investment. I bought the bricks addon and it’s a game changer.

Cookie Bricks Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Core Framework or Cookie Bricks more popular?
Core Framework has 10K+ active installations while Cookie Bricks has 30. Core Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Core Framework or Cookie Bricks?
Core Framework has a 5/5 rating from 41 reviews, while Cookie Bricks has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Core Framework and Cookie Bricks free?
Core Framework is free and Cookie Bricks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Core Framework or Cookie Bricks?
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?
Core Framework was last updated 1 week ago and Cookie Bricks was last updated 1 year ago.

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