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Options Framework

v1.8.5

by Devin Price · updated 9 years ago

The Options Framework Plugin makes it easy to include an options panel in any WordPress theme. It was built so developers can concentrate on making t …

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Rank
#1,547
Down2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16,000
10K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
1.5M
1,462,837 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
27 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +22% (30d)·Toward 20K+ · ETA ~35d

Options Framework at a glance

Options Framework is a WordPress plugin by Devin Price with 10K+ active installs, the #1,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 32 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Version 1.8.5 came out on Nov 1, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 22 plugins tagged “theme options”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

695 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Options Framework Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateOptions Framework
Nov 2, 202640
Nov 1, 202631
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 202625
Oct 29, 202630
Oct 28, 202644
Oct 27, 202639
Oct 26, 202634
Oct 25, 202633
Oct 24, 202623
Oct 23, 202656
Oct 22, 202640
Oct 21, 202630
Oct 20, 202625
Oct 19, 202628
Oct 18, 202623
Oct 17, 202615
Oct 16, 202624
Oct 15, 202626
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 202623
Oct 12, 202618
Oct 11, 202616
Oct 10, 202616
Oct 9, 202624

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15,784 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.15.8K15.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202615,784
Nov 7, 202615,794
Nov 5, 202615,818
Nov 4, 202615,801
Nov 3, 202615,801
Nov 2, 202615,819
Nov 1, 202615,825
Oct 31, 202615,825
Oct 30, 202615,829
Oct 29, 202615,832
Oct 28, 202615,815
Oct 27, 202615,819

Rank over time

#1,547 · up 12 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#1.5K#1.6K#1.6K#1.6KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#1,547
Nov 7, 2026#1,545
Nov 6, 2026#1,543
Nov 5, 2026#1,544
Nov 4, 2026#1,546
Nov 3, 2026#1,545
Nov 2, 2026#1,544
Nov 1, 2026#1,545
Oct 31, 2026#1,546
Oct 30, 2026#1,548
Oct 29, 2026#1,548
Oct 28, 2026#1,551
Oct 27, 2026#1,551
Oct 16, 2026#1,559

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.06%
Nov 7, 2026-0.08%
Nov 5, 2026+0.11%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.11%
Nov 2, 2026-0.04%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-0.03%
Oct 30, 2026-0.02%
Oct 29, 2026+0.11%
Oct 28, 2026-0.03%

Active installs band

10K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9.5K10K10.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.8.34
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610K+
Nov 7, 202610K+
Nov 6, 202610K+
Nov 5, 202610K+
Nov 4, 202610K+
Nov 3, 202610K+
Nov 2, 202610K+
Nov 1, 202610K+
Oct 31, 202610K+
Oct 30, 202610K+
Oct 29, 202610K+
Oct 28, 202610K+
Oct 27, 202610K+
Oct 16, 202610K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #1551 → #1544
    • Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.896%
  • Other4.3%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★27 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8.5
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
4.8.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Mar 26, 2011
Last updated
Nov 1, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Options Framework

How many websites use Options Framework?

Options 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 #1,547 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Options Framework been downloaded?

1,462,837 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 32 times. See download stats

When was Options Framework last updated?

Version 1.8.5 came out on Nov 1, 2017 (9 years ago). See every release

Is Options Framework compatible with the latest WordPress?

Options Framework’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Options Framework have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Options Framework. See its security record

Is Options Framework still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Options Framework have?

4.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Options Framework?

The plugins most like Options Framework, by the tags they share, are Redux Framework (900K+), Custom Options tree (100+) and WP Site Options (20+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

27 reviews

  • 5 stars: 25 reviews, 93%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
Positive
96%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
4%1–2★
  • About 7 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 21 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Options Framework
Estimated installs≈ 16,000
Reported installs10K+
Rating4.8
Reviews27
Total downloads1.5M
AuthorDevin Price
First releasedMar 26, 2011
Version1.8.5
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 1, 2017

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