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Redux Framework vs CMB2 (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
CMB2

CMB2

5(91)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CMB2 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 91 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 300K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while CMB2 has 5.0M+. Redux Framework has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
►
CMB25/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
◄
CMB291
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
CMB2300K+
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
CMB25.0M+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
◄
CMB20%
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
CMB22 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
CMB22014
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
CMB212 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
CMB23.8.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
CMB27.4+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
CMB2Free
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
CMB22.11.0

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

CMB2

5/5(91 reviews)
5
99%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

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

CMB2 Reviews

by suiramus

Super useful!

Thank you for your hard work!One of the best plugin for developers. Simple and effective.

by paknejad

Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields

Simple and free and much better than advance custom fields

by Aditya Thok

Powerfull

Powerfull, Simple and Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or CMB2 more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while CMB2 has 300K+. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or CMB2?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while CMB2 has a 5/5 rating from 91 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and CMB2 free?
Redux Framework is free and CMB2 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or CMB2?
As of April 2026, Redux Framework has a 100% support resolution rate while CMB2 has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redux Framework was last updated 1 week ago and CMB2 was last updated 2 years ago.

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