Redux Framework vs Light Admin Theme (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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Light Admin Theme

Light Admin Theme

5(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Light Admin Theme has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Light Admin Theme has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme4
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme100
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme5.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Light Admin ThemeN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
Light Admin Theme1 year ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme2018
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Light Admin Theme8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme7.1+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Light Admin ThemeFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Light Admin Theme0.3.2

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Light Admin Theme

5/5(4 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

Light Admin Theme Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Light Admin Theme more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Light Admin Theme has 100. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Light Admin Theme?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Light Admin Theme has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Light Admin Theme free?
Redux Framework is free and Light Admin Theme is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Light Admin Theme?
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 Light Admin Theme was last updated 1 year ago.

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