Core Framework
v2.1.0by Core Framework · updated 5 days ago
Build and manage a portable CSS framework and design system directly inside WordPress.
- Rank
- #1,422
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 224.3K
- 224,324 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 41 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Core Framework at a glance
Core Framework is a WordPress plugin by Core Framework with 10K+ active installs, the #1,422 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 113 times, 37% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Version 2.1.0 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. It leads the 31 plugins tagged “bricks”. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats7.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Core Framework |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,449 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 499 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 107 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 104 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 143 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16,732 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16,732 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16,712 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16,747 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16,743 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16,739 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16,733 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16,753 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16,759 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16,786 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16,785 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16,776 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16,789 |
Rank over time
#1,422 · up 9 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,422 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,418 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,421 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,422 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,422 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,423 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,424 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,431 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.08% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #1422 → #1422
- Released 2.1.0 (was 2.0.2)
- Rank #1424 → #1421
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.036%
- v2.126%
- v1.1014%
- v1.912%
- Other13%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★41 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Mar 26, 2024
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Core Framework
How many websites use Core Framework?
Core Framework is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,422 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Core Framework been downloaded?
224,324 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 113 times. See download stats
When was Core Framework last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago). See every release
Is Core Framework compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Does Core Framework have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Core Framework. See its security record
Is Core Framework still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Core Framework have?
5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews on WordPress.org. 98% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Core Framework?
The plugins most like Core Framework, by the tags they share, are WP Add Custom CSS (60K+), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+) and Blocks Animation (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
41 reviews
- 5 stars: 40 reviews, 98%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- Each new 1★ review takes 163 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 41 |
| Total downloads | 224.3K |
| Author | Core Framework |
| First released | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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