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Basticom Framework vs Hikari Tools Framework
At a glance
- Basticom Framework has more active installs: 100+, against 10+ for Hikari Tools Framework.
- On a typical day, Basticom Framework is downloaded about 9 times, Hikari Tools Framework about 1.
- Basticom Framework was updated more recently: Jan 9, 2026, against Oct 22, 2010 for Hikari Tools Framework.
- Basticom Framework is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.6.11, against 3.0.5 for Hikari Tools Framework.
- Hikari Tools Framework has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Basticom Framework.
Line by line
Basticom Framework leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basticom Framework |  Hikari Tools Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #16,389 | #45,583 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 200 | 30 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 3.0.5 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 16 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | – |
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