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Redux Framework vs Media Search (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
Media Search

Media Search

5(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Media Search has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Media Search has 3.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
Media Search5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
Media Search1
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
Media Search30
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Media Search3.6K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Media SearchN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Media Search13 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Media Search2012
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Media Search14 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Media Search3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Media Searchfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Media SearchFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Media Search1.2

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Media Search

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

Media Search Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Media Search more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Media Search has 30. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Media Search?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Media Search has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Media Search free?
Redux Framework is free and Media Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Media Search?
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 Media Search was last updated 13 years ago.

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