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Best Free WordPress Plugins for Framework

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Framework

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for framework comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. Redux Framework Best overall 90/100
  2. 2. Core Framework 86/100
  3. 3. Gantry 5 Framework 83/100
  4. 4. CubeWP Framework 83/100
  5. 5. The SEO Framework 80/100
  6. 6. LAPDI Easy Dev Framework 76/100
  7. 7. Apollo13 Framework Extensions 73/100
  8. 8. Elements For Elementor 59/100
  9. 9. Funtionalities for Alpus theme 59/100
  10. 10. Basticom Framework 56/100
  11. 11. Options Framework 54/100
  12. 12. Theme Blvd String Swap 50/100
  13. 13. Genesis Accessible 49/100
  14. 14. Google Webfonts For Woo Framework 48/100
  15. 15. Admin Page Framework 47/100
1 Redux Framework
Best overall Free by David Anderson / Team Updraft

Redux Framework

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

4.4★
from 273 ratings
900k+
active installs
Updated
Jun 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
90

WPScore

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2 Core Framework
Free by Core Framework

Core Framework

Build and manage a portable CSS framework and design system directly inside WordPress.

5★
from 41 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
86

WPScore

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3 Gantry 5 Framework
Free by Gantry

Gantry 5 Framework

Gantry is a comprehensive set of building blocks to enable the rapid development and realization of a design into a flexible and powerful web platform

4.6★
from 34 ratings
7k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
83

WPScore

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4 CubeWP Framework
Free by Imran Tauqeer

CubeWP Framework

CubeWP is an end-to-end dynamic content framework for WordPress to help you shrink time and cut cost of development up to 90%.

4.8★
from 12 ratings
4k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
83

WPScore

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5 The SEO Framework
Free by Sybre Waaijer

The SEO Framework

The fastest feature-complete SEO plugin for professional WordPress websites. Secure, fast, unbranded, and automated SEO. Do less; get better results.

4.9★
from 378 ratings
200k+
active installs
Updated
Dec 2025
Tested to
WP 6.9.7
80

WPScore

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10 Basticom Framework
Free by Basticom

Basticom Framework

The Basticom framework plugin allows you to modify certain core functions of Wordpress as well as fine-tune some additional settings.

100+
active installs
Updated
Jan 2026
Tested to
WP 6.6.7
56

WPScore

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11 Options Framework
Free by Devin Price

Options Framework

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 …

4.8★
from 27 ratings
10k+
active installs
Updated
Nov 2017
Tested to
WP 4.8.30
54

WPScore

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12 Theme Blvd String Swap
Free by Jason

Theme Blvd String Swap

When using a theme with Theme Blvd framework version 2.4+, this plugin is will allow to translate strings you see on the frontend of your website.

5★
from 2 ratings
100+
active installs
Updated
Jan 2018
50

WPScore

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13 Genesis Accessible
Free by Gary Jones

Genesis Accessible

Genesis Accessible is a plugin for site owners who want accessibility-ready websites using the Genesis Framework, but who use child themes which don&# …

5★
from 6 ratings
400+
active installs
Updated
Jan 2020
Tested to
WP 5.3.23
49

WPScore

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