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Redux Framework vs Dashboard Widget (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 Widget

Dashboard Widget

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dashboard Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Dashboard Widget has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Dashboard Widget5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
Dashboard Widget1
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Dashboard Widget20
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Dashboard Widget2.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Dashboard WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Dashboard Widget3 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Dashboard Widget2021
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Dashboard Widget5 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Dashboard Widget5.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Dashboard Widget7.0+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Dashboard WidgetFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Dashboard Widget1.3.2

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Dashboard Widget

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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 Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Dashboard Widget more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Dashboard Widget has 20. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Dashboard Widget?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Dashboard Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Dashboard Widget free?
Redux Framework is free and Dashboard Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Dashboard Widget?
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 Widget was last updated 3 years ago.

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