Redux Framework

87 Quality Score

Active Installs

27/30

With 900,000 active installs and a popularity score of 89, Redux is one of the most widely deployed admin frameworks in the WordPress ecosystem, largely because it is bundled with countless commercial themes.

Update Freshness

25/25

The maintenance score is a perfect 100, reflecting the recent update on 2026-06-22 and active development aligned with current WordPress core releases.

User Rating

13/15

An 88 out of 100 from 273 ratings is strong, though the relatively modest number of direct ratings suggests many users encounter Redux indirectly through themes rather than installing it themselves.

Support Health

8/15

Support health sits at 50 because only 3 support threads have been opened in the plugin's repository, all resolved. The low thread volume indicates most users get help from theme authors rather than the Redux support forum.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility scores a perfect 100, with tested-up-to WordPress 7.1, a minimum requirement of 5.3, and a PHP 7.4 baseline that keeps it accessible across most hosting environments.

Scores higher than 98% of indexed plugins

About

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

Active Installs 900k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.4/5

Last Updated 2026-09-21 7:44am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.3+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

10 known vulnerabilities, all patched

4 High 6 Medium

Most recent: September 18, 2026

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Redux Framework <= 4.5.13 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Spinner Field Input Medium

September 18, 2026 Patched in ["4.5.14"] CVE-2026-5410

Redux Framework <= 4.5.13 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Cross-Site Scripting via User Input Medium

September 18, 2026 Patched in ["4.5.14"] CVE-2026-5400

Redux Framework <= 4.5.13.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Slider Field Value Medium

September 9, 2026 Patched in ["4.5.14"] CVE-2026-5399

Redux Framework <= 4.5.12 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation High

June 25, 2026 Patched in ["4.5.13"] CVE-2026-12525

Redux Framework <= 4.5.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via data Parameter Medium

December 12, 2025 Patched in ["4.5.9"] CVE-2025-9488

Redux Framework 4.4.12 - 4.4.17 - Unauthenticated JSON File Upload to Stored Cross-Site Scripting High

July 22, 2024 Patched in ["4.4.18"] CVE-2024-6828

Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework <= 4.2.1 - Incorrect Authorization Leading to Arbitrary Plugin Installation and Post Deletion High

September 1, 2021 Patched in ["4.2.13"] CVE-2021-38312

Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework <= 4.2.11 - Missing Authorization to Sensitive Information Disclosure Medium

September 1, 2021 Patched in ["4.2.13"] CVE-2021-38314

Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework <= 4.1.23 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

December 15, 2020 Patched in ["4.1.24"]

Gutenberg Template and Pattern Library & Redux Framework <= 4.1.20 - Cross-Site Request Forgery High

November 23, 2020 Patched in ["4.1.21"]

What It Does

Redux Framework is a developer-facing options panel builder that lets theme and plugin authors create advanced admin settings pages with fields, sections, and validation, without hand-rolling form code. It handles typography controls, colour pickers, media uploads, and a wide library of field types, and ships with a built-in demo to preview configurations. In practical terms, it is the engine powering the theme options screen on many commercial themes.

Who It's For

Redux is built for WordPress theme developers, agencies, and product teams who need to ship polished admin configuration panels for clients. It is a strong fit when you are bundling a settings UI inside a commercial theme or plugin rather than managing settings by hand. White-label studios and SaaS-style WordPress products benefit most, since the framework was designed to be re-branded and extended.

Who Should Skip It

If you are a typical site owner who only needs to tweak a few settings in a theme, your theme already includes the necessary options panel and Redux adds no value. Likewise, anyone wanting a quick standalone settings plugin for a single site will find the developer-oriented API overkill.

The Bottom Line

Redux Framework earns its 87.36 overall score by combining massive adoption, solid ratings, and an actively maintained codebase that keeps pace with WordPress core. It is the de facto choice for developers shipping commercial themes that need a polished, extensible options panel. For anyone not building or distributing themes or plugins, however, it is not the right tool for the job.

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