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Redux Framework vs BuddyPress Automatic Friends (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
BuddyPress Automatic Friends

BuddyPress Automatic Friends

4.2(5)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Redux Framework has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 273 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while BuddyPress Automatic Friends has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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BuddyPress Automatic Friends4.2/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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BuddyPress Automatic Friends5
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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BuddyPress Automatic Friends200
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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BuddyPress Automatic Friends26K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic FriendsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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BuddyPress Automatic Friends4 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic Friends2011
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic Friends15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic Friends3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic Friendsfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic FriendsFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
BuddyPress Automatic Friends2.0.8

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

BuddyPress Automatic Friends

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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

BuddyPress Automatic Friends Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or BuddyPress Automatic Friends more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while BuddyPress Automatic Friends has 200. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or BuddyPress Automatic Friends?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while BuddyPress Automatic Friends has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and BuddyPress Automatic Friends free?
Redux Framework is free and BuddyPress Automatic Friends is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or BuddyPress Automatic Friends?
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 BuddyPress Automatic Friends was last updated 4 years ago.

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