Description
At a glance
Options Framework v1.8.5 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.8/5 rating from 27 reviews · updated November 1, 2017 · requires WordPress 3.6+.
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 the actual theme rather than spending time creating an options panel from scratch. It’s free to use in both commercial and personal projects, just like WordPress itself.
Options Include
- text input
- textarea
- checkbox
- select
- radio button
- upload (image uploader)
- images (use images instead of radio buttons)
- background (a set of options to define a background)
- multicheck
- color (a jquery color picker)
- typography (a set of options to define typography)
- editor
Learn More
Please visit http://wptheming.com/options-framework-plugin for a full description of how to define and use the theme options.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Options Framework?
Options Framework 1.8.5 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.8/5 rating from 27 user reviews.
Does Options Framework cost anything?
No. Options Framework 1.8.5 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Options Framework 1.8.5?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Options Framework?
Options Framework 1.8.5 requires WordPress 3.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Options Framework last updated?
Version 1.8.5 was last updated on November 1, 2017. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Options Framework download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.8.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.8.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 1, 2017 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (27 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6 or higher |
| Author | Devin Price |
| Tags | options, theme-options |
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