Page Builder by SiteOrigin
400,000+ active installs · Rated 4.8/5 · Updated October 19, 2026
A WordPress plugin for building responsive column-based layouts using standard WordPress widgets. Its interface follows the look of WordPress itself and it can be used with different WordPress editors. It suits users who want a simple, theme-friendly layout tool rather than a full design suite. The plugin is free, and a premium add-on bundle adds extra features.
Pros
- Responsive row and column layouts built by drag and drop
- Works with standard WordPress widgets
- Usable in the classic editor, block editor and widget areas
Cons
- Premium add-ons are sold separately from SiteOrigin
- Layouts library fetches templates from siteorigin.com
- Some extra widgets come from the separate SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle
Topics: Page builder plugins
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