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Redux Framework vs Dashboard Commander (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
Dashboard Commander

Dashboard Commander

4.8(8)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Dashboard Commander

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dashboard Commander has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 8 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Dashboard Commander has 34K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
Dashboard Commander4.8/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Dashboard Commander8
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Dashboard Commander900
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Dashboard Commander34K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Dashboard CommanderN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Dashboard Commander1 year ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Dashboard Commander2011
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Dashboard Commander15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Dashboard Commander2.9.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Dashboard Commanderfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Dashboard CommanderFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Dashboard Commander1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Dashboard Commander

4.8/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
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

Dashboard Commander Reviews

by Dima Stefantsov

Nice

Does what I need it to. Perfect.

by WP-Henne

Perfect!

Works with Dashboard Sticky Notes, Drafts & Pending Reviews and Dashboard Sticky Notes. WP Dashboard Notes works as well. Thanks!

by Lenin Zapata ☄

It does what it says

I can easily configure desktop wordpress with this, it is highly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Dashboard Commander more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Dashboard Commander has 900. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Dashboard Commander?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Dashboard Commander has a 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Dashboard Commander free?
Redux Framework is free and Dashboard Commander is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Dashboard Commander?
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 Dashboard Commander was last updated 1 year ago.

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