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Core Framework vs SP Framework (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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SP Framework

SP Framework

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View SP Framework

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Core Framework has accumulated 160K+ total downloads while SP Framework has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Core Framework
◄
SP FrameworkN/A
Total Reviews
41Core Framework
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SP Framework0
Active Installs
10K+Core Framework
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SP Framework10
Total Downloads
160K+Core Framework
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SP Framework1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ACore Framework
SP FrameworkN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoCore Framework
◄
SP Framework5 years ago
First Released
2024Core Framework
SP Framework2019
Age
2 yearsCore Framework
SP Framework7 years
WP Requires
6.0+Core Framework
SP Framework5.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Core Framework
SP Framework5.6+
Business Model
FreeCore Framework
SP FrameworkFree
Latest Version
1.10.2Core Framework
SP Framework2.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Core Framework

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

SP Framework

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.

SP Framework Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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