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Redux Framework

by David Anderson / Team Updraft · Admin & Utilities

Also makes 15 other plugins · 7.3M+ installs across the portfolio →

Redux is a simple, truly extensible, and fully responsive options framework for WordPress themes and plugins. It ships with an integrated demo.

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Health

A 85/100

no flags

Active installs

900K+

≈990K estimated

Momentum

+42%

downloads vs prior 30d

Biggest opportunity: Swap “admin” and “options” for “color schemes” and “color scheme”. “admin” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “color schemes” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “options” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “color scheme” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.

How scoring works →
85 Health · A
Maintenance 100/100
Rating quality 85/100
Support 70/100
Security 75/100

85 health vs 56 average across 5,897 Admin & Utilities plugins

Install conversion

How it's measured →

2.7%

of downloads still active

At least 900K of 33.5M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Admin & Utilities plugin keeps 0.6%, across 4,190 plugins.

Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Admin & Utilities plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.

This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.

Details

Version
4.5.16
Last updated
20d ago
Added
2013-10-24 · 13 yrs old
Requires WP
5.3
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4

Recent review vibe

read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-03-15
Positive PraisePerformanceCompatibilityOnboarding

Most reviewers are happy with Redux Framework's flexibility, though a few flag slow onboarding, translation gaps after recent WordPress updates, and past performance headaches.

Directory ranking optimization

How it's scored →

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

82 / 100

Well optimized

Most to gain: Support resolution

Update recency 100/100

Updated 20 days ago

WP compatibility 100/100

Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer

Rating quality 87/100

4.4★ over 273 reviews, smoothed to 4.35★

Listing tuning 100/100

5 of 5 tags set · short description in place

Support resolution 0/100

0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months

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Daily downloads

Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive

+42% vs prior 30d
5.5K1 Nov 2026

30-day downloads

Rolling 30-day volume · peak 892K · peaks are release surges

350.7K1 Nov 2026

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

Redux Framework · #70youOptions Framework · #1544Loginizer · #46One Click Demo Impor · #62

Rating trend

Star average over time · dips mark rough releases

4.41 Nov 2026

Health trend

Composite health score, snapshotted daily

851 Nov 2026

Update activity

How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.

3901 Nov 2026

Release cadence

Actively maintained
from wp.org release tags

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

7

releases in the last 12 months

20d ago

latest release · v4.5.16 · 12 Oct 2026

60

tagged releases on record

Recent releases

4.5.16 · 12 Oct 20264.5.15 · 21 Sep 20264.5.14 · 9 Sep 20264.5.13 · 22 Jun 20264.5.11 · 25 Mar 20264.5.10 · 7 Jan 20264.5.9 · 26 Nov 20254.5.8 · 1 Oct 20254.5.7 · 26 Mar 20254.5.6 · 20 Jan 20254.5.4 · 16 Dec 20244.5.3 · 5 Dec 20244.5.2 · 5 Dec 20244.5.1 · 4 Dec 2024

What its installed base runs

via wordpress.org

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 73% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

v4.5 73%
v4.4 12%
v4.3 6.1%
Older / other versions 8.7%

Estimated active installs

The public count shows “900K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.

tracked estimate
900K–1M ≈990K

Crossed into this band 5 months ago and the previous band took 5.2 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 1M.

Install history since 1 Oct 2020

900K1 Nov 2026

Recent reviews

All reviews on wp.org ↗
  1. ★★★★★ Rena
    8mo ago

    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.

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  2. ★★★★★ Irina
    1.2y ago

    Excellent and useful plugin!

    Read on wp.org ↗
  3. ★★★★★ masoud4x4
    1.5y ago

    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 theme’s primary text domain is liberty, but for Redux settings, I’ve used a separate text domain (liberty-settings) to avoid conflicts and gain more flexibility. However, Redux fails to apply translations for its sections and fields (e.g., “General Settings” or a test string in $args[‘footer_credit’]), even though the strings are translated in the liberty-settings-fa_IR.po file. This inconsistency between WordPress’s translation system (which works fine for my theme’s liberty text domain) and Redux’s handling is a major drawback. The _load_textdomain_just_in_time error introduced since WordPress 6.7 only makes it worse. I’ve posted a detailed explanation in the support forum—hoping for a fix! Please prioritize improving Redux’s translation compatibility in future updates. Thanks!

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  4. ★★★★★ erictyl
    1.9y ago

    A good framework.

    Read on wp.org ↗
  5. ★★★★★ Anil Chandra Robidas
    2.0y ago

    Thanks for great plugin.

    Read on wp.org ↗
  6. ★★★★★ sone234
    2.1y ago

    The theme is so great. I love these guys at Redux Framework, their eye is not on making money because most advanced features which are usually available on premium themes, Listingpro made them available for free. This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by sone234. This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by sone234.

    Read on wp.org ↗
  7. ★★★★★ abdulj89
    2.2y ago

    I have been using the Redux Framework as it was recommended for the Travelista theme on my WordPress site. However, my experience with this framework has been far from satisfactory due to its significant impact on site performance. Performance Issues: Unfortunately, the benefits of using Redux are heavily outweighed by the severe performance issues it has caused. Since installing Redux, I’ve noticed a substantial slowdown in my site’s loading times. This is particularly problematic where speed and user experience are crucial. My page load times have increased significantly, which negatively affects user experience. If you’re using the Travelista theme or any theme that recommends Redux, I would advise caution. While Redux may offer robust customization options, the cost to site performance is too high. In a time when speed and performance are critical, using a framework that slows down your site can have detrimental effects. I hope the developers prioritize optimizing Redux for better performance in future updates.

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  8. ★★★★★ rosiesamerica
    2.2y ago

    Absolutely a HOT MESS came up with errors immediately as soon a we disabled it the site went back to a normal appearance.

    Read on wp.org ↗

Latest updates

via wp.org changelog

Recent releases and news for this plugin

  1. — Version 4.5.13 Fix: Reported privilege escalation vulnerability in users extension. Thanks, Jakub Herman. Updated: “Modern” added to theme colors for WP 7.0. Updated: Improved RTL.CSS. Thanks, @Mr-Alidoosti. Release date: June 22, 2026 4.5.13
  2. — Version 4.5.11 Updated: Adjust to WordPress 7.0 Interface changes. Release date: March 23, 2026 4.5.11
  3. — Version 4.5.10 Fixed: Tighten security in import_export , custom_fonts , color_scheme , and Google Font updating. Fixed: box_shadow slider not updating value in real-time. Fixed: Missing translations. Thanks, @DAnn2012. Release date: J 4.5.10
  4. — Version 4.5.9 Fix: Deprecation warning in get_wordpress_data() function. Modified: Compliance with new PCP criteria. Improved: Tighter security for shortcode extension. Updated: parsedown.php for PHP 8.5. Release date: November 24, 20 4.5.9
  5. — Version 4.5.8 Fix: Reported XSS vulnerability in the shortcode extension. Fix: #4074 – Gallery field won’t load on screen refresh. Fix: Prevent fatal error for improperly coded CPTs with metaboxes. Added: New global arg custom_fonts t 4.5.8
  6. — Version 4.5.7 Fixed: Bullet-proofed some global args when omitted from the config. Fixed: PHP 8.4 deprecation notices. Fixed: The Options constructor now filters out blank strings, causing fatal errors. Options must always be in an ar 4.5.7

Security history

via Wordfence Intelligence

All 15 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.5.16). Sites still on an older version should update.

  1. 2026-10-30 CVE-2026-103997 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.5.15 Patched in 4.5.16
  2. 2026-10-30 CVE-2026-102918 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.5.15 Patched in 4.5.16
  3. 2026-10-08 CVE-2025-14123 Improper Privilege Management Affects <= 4.5.11 Patched in 4.5.13
  4. 2026-09-30 CVE-2026-90992 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.5.14 Patched in 4.5.15
  5. 2026-09-30 CVE-2026-88999 Missing Authorization Affects <= 4.5.14 Patched in 4.5.15
  6. 2026-09-18 CVE-2026-5410 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.5.13 Patched in 4.5.14
  7. 2026-09-18 CVE-2026-5400 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.5.13 Patched in 4.5.14
  8. 2026-09-09 CVE-2026-5399 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.5.13.1 Patched in 4.5.14
  9. 2026-06-25 CVE-2026-12525 Improper Privilege Management Affects <= 4.5.12 Patched in 4.5.13
  10. 2025-12-12 CVE-2025-9488 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.5.8 Patched in 4.5.9
  11. 2024-07-22 CVE-2024-6828 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects 4.4.12 - 4.4.17 Patched in 4.4.18
  12. 2021-09-01 CVE-2021-38312 Incorrect Authorization Affects <= 4.2.12 Patched in 4.2.13
  13. 2021-09-01 CVE-2021-38314 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 4.2.11 Patched in 4.2.13
  14. 2020-12-15 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects < 4.1.24 Patched in 4.1.24
  15. 2020-11-23 Cross-Site Request Forgery Affects <= 4.1.20 Patched in 4.1.21

Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.

CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.

Behavioral tests

via WP Hive

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

✓ Low memory footprint
✓ Low page-speed impact
✓ Runs on latest PHP + WP
✓ No PHP errors
✓ No JS errors
✓ Activates cleanly
✓ No resource errors
✓ No external HTTP errors
✓ Optimized database use
✓ Frequently updated

Languages

via translate.wordpress.org

Translated into 75 languages, 14 at 90% or more

Dutch 100%
Dutch (Formal) 100%
English (UK) 100%
Galician 100%
Persian 100%
Russian 100%
Serbian 100%
Spanish (Argentina) 100%
Spanish (Chile) 100%
Spanish (Spain) 100%
Polish 99%
Korean 98%
Spanish (Venezuela) 96%
Spanish (Colombia) 95%
Ukrainian 57%
Swedish 52%
German 41%
English (Canada) 39%
English (South Africa) 39%
Spanish (Mexico) 38%
Turkish 36%
Japanese 28%
Italian 26%
Romanian 24%

Plus 51 more locales with partial translations.

AI assistants

How it's measured →

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.

Readme readiness

4 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026

Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.

  • ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
  • ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
  • ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
  • ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("for developers", "great for", "if you want").
  • ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter.
  • ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 4 lists.
  • ✓ Enough to quote 4,390 characters of description.
  • ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("admin", "plugin options", "theme options" missing).

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

  1. 2026-06-15 1M+ → 900K+ down after 1901 days in tier
  2. 2021-04-01 900K+ → 1M+ up after 532 days in tier
  3. 2019-10-17 800K+ → 900K+ up after 230 days in tier
  4. 2019-03-01 700K+ → 800K+ up after 181 days in tier
  5. 2018-09-01 600K+ → 700K+ up after 153 days in tier
  6. 2018-04-01 500K+ → 600K+ up after 121 days in tier
  7. 2017-12-01 400K+ → 500K+ up after 275 days in tier
  8. 2017-03-01 300K+ → 400K+ up after 187 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

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