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Redux Framework vs DashBar (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
DashBar

DashBar

0(0)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View DashBar

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 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while DashBar has 8.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
◄
DashBarN/A
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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DashBar0
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
DashBar50
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
DashBar8.8K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
DashBarN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
◄
DashBar14 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
DashBar2008
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
DashBar18 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
DashBar3.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
DashBarfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
DashBarFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
DashBar3.0

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

DashBar

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

DashBar Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or DashBar more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while DashBar has 50. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or DashBar?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while DashBar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and DashBar free?
Redux Framework is free and DashBar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or DashBar?
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 DashBar was last updated 14 years ago.

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