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Redux Framework vs Zu Media (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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Zu Media

Zu Media

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Zu Media has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Zu MediaN/A
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
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Zu Media0
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
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Zu Media0
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
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Zu Media3.8K+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Zu MediaN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
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Zu Media4 years ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Zu Media2021
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Zu Media5 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Zu Media5.3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Zu Media7.2.0+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Zu MediaFree
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Zu Media2.3.3

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

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

Zu Media

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

Zu Media Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Zu Media more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Zu Media has 0. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Zu Media?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Zu Media has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Zu Media free?
Redux Framework is free and Zu Media is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Zu Media?
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 Zu Media was last updated 4 years ago.

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