PluginSift

Redux Framework vs Plugin Manager (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
View Redux Framework
VS
Plugin Manager

Plugin Manager

4.7(23)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Plugin Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Plugin Manager has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 23 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Plugin Manager has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
Plugin Manager4.7/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
Plugin Manager23
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
Plugin Manager80
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Plugin Manager16K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Plugin ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
Plugin Manager7 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Plugin Manager2015
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Plugin Manager11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Plugin Manager4.2.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Plugin Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Plugin ManagerFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Plugin Manager6.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Plugin Manager

4.7/5(23 reviews)
5
83%
4
9%
3
4%
2
0%
1
4%

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

Plugin Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Plugin Manager more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Plugin Manager has 80. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Plugin Manager?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Plugin Manager has a 4.7/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Plugin Manager free?
Redux Framework is free and Plugin Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Plugin Manager?
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 Plugin Manager was last updated 7 years ago.

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