Redux Framework vs SpiceBox (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
SpiceBox

SpiceBox

3.8(4)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days 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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while SpiceBox has 1.2M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
SpiceBox3.8/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
SpiceBox4
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
SpiceBox20K+
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
SpiceBox1.2M+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
SpiceBoxN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
SpiceBox3 days ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
SpiceBox2018
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
SpiceBox8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
SpiceBox3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
SpiceBox5.2+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
SpiceBoxFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
SpiceBox2.4.5

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

SpiceBox

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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

SpiceBox Reviews

by nematkhakjoo5

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by givemyresume

Spicebox is not compatible with my PHP 7.3

Hi There! I am have updated my PHP version 7.2 to 7.3 no there is problem with my Spice Box plugin that It is not showing the customize content of my WordPress site. Is there is any one who can help i

by jonghj

Fixed another broken feature

june 3 2020 Another update that breaks the chilly theme. Spicepress got a new feature which works fine, Chilly however shares most files with spicepress but alas.. the include file is missing from the

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or SpiceBox more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while SpiceBox has 20K+. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or SpiceBox?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while SpiceBox has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and SpiceBox free?
Redux Framework is free and SpiceBox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or SpiceBox?
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 SpiceBox was last updated 3 days ago.

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