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Gantry 5 Framework vs SP Framework (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Gantry 5 Framework

Gantry 5 Framework

4.6(32)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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SP Framework

SP Framework

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Gantry 5 Framework has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gantry 5 Framework has accumulated 330K+ total downloads while SP Framework has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Gantry 5 Framework
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SP FrameworkN/A
Total Reviews
32Gantry 5 Framework
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SP Framework0
Active Installs
8.0K+Gantry 5 Framework
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SP Framework10
Total Downloads
330K+Gantry 5 Framework
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SP Framework1.1K+
Support Resolution
0%Gantry 5 Framework
SP FrameworkN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGantry 5 Framework
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SP Framework5 years ago
First Released
2015Gantry 5 Framework
SP Framework2019
Age
11 yearsGantry 5 Framework
SP Framework7 years
WP Requires
5.2+Gantry 5 Framework
SP Framework5.0+
PHP Requires
8.1.0+Gantry 5 Framework
SP Framework5.6+
Business Model
FreeGantry 5 Framework
SP FrameworkFree
Latest Version
5.6.0Gantry 5 Framework
SP Framework2.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Gantry 5 Framework

4.6/5(32 reviews)
5
84%
4
6%
3
0%
2
3%
1
6%

SP Framework

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

Recent Reviews

Gantry 5 Framework Reviews

by Andrea Scarfo'

Very good opensource and free framework

I made many websites using Gantry5 + Helium + Child theme It was not manteined for long time, but now that it was taken by tiger12 it supports php 8.1 We can hope it will be developed as well as

by kuldaoo

Great, advanced

I use it since my joomla days. I created at least 30 quite comlicated webs with this framework. Not so easy for the first time but complex. Advanced features. Thanks

by DrLightman

I wonder why.

Another wrapper framework theme takeover buildt on top of WordPress core APIs. And then behold, a templating system, twig, one of the many which failed such as Smarty and so on which adds to confusion

SP Framework Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gantry 5 Framework or SP Framework more popular?
Gantry 5 Framework has 8.0K+ active installations while SP Framework has 10. Gantry 5 Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gantry 5 Framework or SP Framework?
Gantry 5 Framework has a 4.6/5 rating from 32 reviews, while SP Framework has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Gantry 5 Framework and SP Framework free?
Gantry 5 Framework is free and SP Framework is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gantry 5 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?
Gantry 5 Framework was last updated 1 month ago and SP Framework was last updated 5 years ago.

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