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Core Framework vs PuppyFW (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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PuppyFW

PuppyFW

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Core Framework has accumulated 160K+ total downloads while PuppyFW has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Core Framework
◄
PuppyFWN/A
Total Reviews
41Core Framework
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PuppyFW0
Active Installs
10K+Core Framework
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PuppyFW0
Total Downloads
160K+Core Framework
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PuppyFW1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACore Framework
PuppyFWN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoCore Framework
◄
PuppyFW8 years ago
First Released
2024Core Framework
PuppyFW2017
Age
2 yearsCore Framework
PuppyFW9 years
WP Requires
6.0+Core Framework
PuppyFW4.8+
PHP Requires
8.0+Core Framework
PuppyFW5.3+
Business Model
FreeCore Framework
PuppyFWFree
Latest Version
1.10.2Core Framework
PuppyFW0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Core Framework

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

PuppyFW

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

PuppyFW Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Core Framework or PuppyFW more popular?
Core Framework has 10K+ active installations while PuppyFW has 0. Core Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Core Framework or PuppyFW?
Core Framework has a 5/5 rating from 41 reviews, while PuppyFW has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Core Framework and PuppyFW free?
Core Framework is free and PuppyFW is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Core Framework or PuppyFW?
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 PuppyFW was last updated 8 years ago.

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