Head-to-head · October 2026
Refinex vs HUSKY
HUSKY comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Refinex.
| Metric | Refinex | HUSKY |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 80K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 110 | 41.9K |
| Download trend | +7.8% | +13.8% |
| Rating | — | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 336 |
| Health score | 55/100 | 89/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | — | 67% |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jul 2026 | Dec 2014 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
RefinexHUSKY
Choose Refinex if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose HUSKY if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Proven at scale on 80K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.6/5 from 336 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 5 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: ajax filter
FAQ
Refinex vs HUSKY: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Which is better, Refinex or HUSKY?
HUSKY comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Refinex. Choose HUSKY if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Refinex more popular than HUSKY?
HUSKY is the more popular of the two with 80K+ active installs, compared with <10 for Refinex.
Can I use Refinex and HUSKY together?
Both plugins cover ajax filter, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Refinex and HUSKY free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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