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Options Framework vs WPS Child Theme Generator (2026)

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

Options Framework

Options Framework

4.8(27)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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WPS Child Theme Generator

WPS Child Theme Generator

5(2)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPS Child Theme Generator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Options Framework leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Options Framework has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while WPS Child Theme Generator has 86K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Options Framework
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WPS Child Theme Generator5/5
Total Reviews
27Options Framework
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WPS Child Theme Generator2
Active Installs
10K+Options Framework
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WPS Child Theme Generator6.0K+
Total Downloads
1.5M+Options Framework
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WPS Child Theme Generator86K+
Support Resolution
N/AOptions Framework
WPS Child Theme GeneratorN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoOptions Framework
►
WPS Child Theme Generator9 months ago
First Released
2011Options Framework
WPS Child Theme Generator2018
Age
15 yearsOptions Framework
WPS Child Theme Generator8 years
WP Requires
3.6+Options Framework
WPS Child Theme Generator3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Options Framework
WPS Child Theme Generator5.6+
Business Model
FreeOptions Framework
WPS Child Theme GeneratorFree
Latest Version
1.8.5Options Framework
WPS Child Theme Generator1.5.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Options Framework

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

WPS Child Theme Generator

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

WPS Child Theme Generator Reviews

by martin24

Easy to use works perfectly

Works as intended.

by Benoti

Work well

There’s was a time before … But now, create a child theme with optons is real !!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Options Framework or WPS Child Theme Generator more popular?
Options Framework has 10K+ active installations while WPS Child Theme Generator has 6.0K+. Options Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Options Framework or WPS Child Theme Generator?
Options Framework has a 4.8/5 rating from 27 reviews, while WPS Child Theme Generator has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Options Framework and WPS Child Theme Generator free?
Options Framework is free and WPS Child Theme Generator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Options Framework or WPS Child Theme Generator?
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?
Options Framework was last updated 8 years ago and WPS Child Theme Generator was last updated 9 months ago.

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