Redux Framework vs Widget Disable (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
Widget Disable

Widget Disable

4.8(24)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Widget Disable

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Widget Disable has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 24 reviews) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Widget Disable has 185K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
Widget Disable4.8/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
Widget Disable24
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
Widget Disable10K+
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
Widget Disable185K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Widget DisableN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
Widget Disable1 year ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Widget Disable2015
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Widget Disable11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Widget Disable6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Widget Disable7.4+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Widget DisableFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Widget Disable3.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Widget Disable

4.8/5(24 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%

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

Widget Disable Reviews

by danielepais

It does exactly what it says in the tin

Does the job right and removes the pesky and somewhat useless widgets from the admin dashboard for all users.

by webfluid

Not working on Storefront theme

I tried this plugin to disable the widget section on the storefront theme. But unfortunately it doesnt work.

by twohills

Quick and easy fix to admin dashboard

Admin dashboard was way too slow recently. Installed this and disabled widgets, found the culprit(s) quickly. Nice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Widget Disable more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Widget Disable has 10K+. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Widget Disable?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Widget Disable has a 4.8/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Widget Disable free?
Redux Framework is free and Widget Disable is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Widget Disable?
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 Widget Disable was last updated 1 year ago.

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