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Redux Framework vs Dashboard Notes (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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Dashboard Notes

Dashboard Notes

4.7(19)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dashboard Notes has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 19 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Dashboard Notes has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Dashboard Notes4.7/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Dashboard Notes19
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Dashboard Notes600
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Dashboard Notes14K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Dashboard NotesN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Dashboard Notes3 weeks ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Dashboard Notes2014
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Dashboard Notes12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Dashboard Notes3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Dashboard Notesfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Dashboard NotesFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Dashboard Notes1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Dashboard Notes

4.7/5(19 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
5%
2
5%
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 Notes Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Dashboard Notes more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Dashboard Notes has 600. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Dashboard Notes?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Dashboard Notes has a 4.7/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Dashboard Notes free?
Redux Framework is free and Dashboard Notes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Dashboard Notes?
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 Notes was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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