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OptionTree vs Options Framework (2026)

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

OptionTree

OptionTree

4.7(105)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Options Framework

Options Framework

4.8(27)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Options Framework has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 27 reviews) while OptionTree leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. OptionTree has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Options Framework has 1.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5OptionTree
►
Options Framework4.8/5
Total Reviews
105OptionTree
◄
Options Framework27
Active Installs
50K+OptionTree
◄
Options Framework10K+
Total Downloads
1.3M+OptionTree
►
Options Framework1.5M+
Support Resolution
N/AOptionTree
Options FrameworkN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoOptionTree
◄
Options Framework8 years ago
First Released
2010OptionTree
Options Framework2011
Age
16 yearsOptionTree
Options Framework15 years
WP Requires
3.8+OptionTree
Options Framework3.6+
PHP Requires
5.3.0+OptionTree
Options Frameworkfalse+
Business Model
FreeOptionTree
Options FrameworkFree
Latest Version
2.7.3OptionTree
Options Framework1.8.5

Rating Breakdown

OptionTree

4.7/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
8%

Options Framework

4.8/5(27 reviews)
5
93%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%

Recent Reviews

OptionTree Reviews

by saeed.mzi

easy plugin

Hello, This is a useful plugin, do you have any plan for updating it???

by Edgard_Roul

Genera un aviso de error en modo depuración

Muy buenas. Es muy bueno el plugin. Pero genera un aviso de error cuando tengo activado el modo DEPURACIÓN del WordPress. El mensaje es el siguiente: Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of

by pouyadaraee

will this plugin gonna update?

Hello, This is a useful plugin, do you have any plan for updating it?

Options Framework Reviews

by masterbip

EL MEJOR DEL MUNDO MUNDIAL / The best of the hole world!!!!

Lo vengo usando en su version template desde hace años, lo sigo, he donado porque se lo merecen. Realmente es el mejor del mundo mundial. Ahora comenzare con el Plugin para tener una version actualiza

by Saiful Islam

Best Theme Option plugin for WordPress

Options Framework is one of best WordPress theme. I like it very much.

by Ishko

Time saver

Great plugin. Follow the video from the dev and you’re good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OptionTree or Options Framework more popular?
OptionTree has 50K+ active installations while Options Framework has 10K+. OptionTree is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — OptionTree or Options Framework?
OptionTree has a 4.7/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Options Framework has a 4.8/5 rating from 27 reviews.
Are OptionTree and Options Framework free?
OptionTree is free and Options Framework is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — OptionTree or Options 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?
OptionTree was last updated 6 years ago and Options Framework was last updated 8 years ago.

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