Redux Framework vs Register Settings API (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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Register Settings API

Register Settings API

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Register Settings API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 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 Register Settings API has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
Register Settings API5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
Register Settings API2
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
Register Settings API10
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
Register Settings API2.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Register Settings APIN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
Register Settings API11 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Register Settings API2014
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Register Settings API12 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Register Settings API4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Register Settings APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Register Settings APIFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Register Settings API1.4

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Register Settings API

5/5(2 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

Register Settings API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Register Settings API more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Register Settings API has 10. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Register Settings API?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Register Settings API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Register Settings API free?
Redux Framework is free and Register Settings API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Register Settings API?
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 Register Settings API was last updated 11 years ago.

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