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Redux Framework vs Dashboard Lite (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
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VS
Dashboard Lite

Dashboard Lite

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 17 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redux Framework has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 273 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Dashboard Lite has 7.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
◄
Dashboard LiteN/A
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
Dashboard Lite0
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Dashboard Lite10
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Dashboard Lite7.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Dashboard LiteN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Dashboard Lite17 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Dashboard Lite2007
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Dashboard Lite19 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Dashboard Lite2.2.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Dashboard Litefalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Dashboard LiteFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Dashboard Lite0.3

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Dashboard Lite

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

Dashboard Lite Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Dashboard Lite more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Dashboard Lite has 10. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Dashboard Lite?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Dashboard Lite has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Dashboard Lite free?
Redux Framework is free and Dashboard Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Dashboard Lite?
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 Lite was last updated 17 years ago.

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