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Redux Framework vs Simple Author Highlighter (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
Simple Author Highlighter

Simple Author Highlighter

5(1)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Author Highlighter has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Simple Author Highlighter has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Simple Author Highlighter5/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Simple Author Highlighter1
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Simple Author Highlighter70
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Simple Author Highlighter13K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Simple Author HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Simple Author Highlighter15 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Simple Author Highlighter2010
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Simple Author Highlighter16 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Simple Author Highlighter2.8.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Simple Author Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Simple Author HighlighterFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Simple Author Highlighter0.6.5

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Simple Author Highlighter

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

Simple Author Highlighter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Simple Author Highlighter more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Simple Author Highlighter has 70. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Simple Author Highlighter?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Simple Author Highlighter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Simple Author Highlighter free?
Redux Framework is free and Simple Author Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Simple Author Highlighter?
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 Simple Author Highlighter was last updated 15 years ago.

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