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Redux Framework vs Admin Color Bar (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
Admin Color Bar

Admin Color Bar

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Admin Color Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Color Bar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Admin Color Bar has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Admin Color Bar5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Admin Color Bar1
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Admin Color Bar10
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Admin Color Bar2.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Admin Color BarN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Admin Color Bar7 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Admin Color Bar2017
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Admin Color Bar9 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Admin Color Bar4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Admin Color Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Admin Color BarFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Admin Color Bar1.2

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Admin Color Bar

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

Admin Color Bar Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Admin Color Bar more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Admin Color Bar has 10. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Admin Color Bar?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Admin Color Bar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Admin Color Bar free?
Redux Framework is free and Admin Color Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Admin Color Bar?
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 Admin Color Bar was last updated 7 years ago.

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