Best options framework plugins for WordPress
The most popular options framework plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Redux Framework leads with 900K+ active installs, ahead of Customize Plus (fewer than 10) and Sifency Admin Option Builder (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “options framework” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 options framework plugins
- 1.
Redux FrameworkThe most installed options framework plugin, with 900K+ active installs. Rated 4.4 from 273 reviews, updated 6 days ago.
- 2.
Customize PlusFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 8 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.9.35.
- 3.
Sifency Admin Option BuilderFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “options framework”
Redux Framework
#70by David Anderson / Team Updraft6 days ago
Redux is a simple, truly extensible, and fully responsive options framework for WordPress themes and plugins. It ships with an integrated demo.
- Installs
- 900K+
- Rating
- 4.4(273)
- Downloads
- 7.5K/day
Customize Plus
Down in the last 7 days:1,589#67,296by knitkode8 years ago
Enhance and extend the WordPress Customize in your themes.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Sifency Admin Option Builder
#70,108by Sifency1 month ago
Visually build admin option panels with a drag-and-drop builder - no code required - and show them on their own page and/or in the Customizer.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day