Beaver Builder
100,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated October 19, 2026
A front-end drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress, used by agencies and developers for client work. It offers visual editing, flexible templates and works with most themes, and the lite version on WordPress.org provides core modules. It suits professionals building client sites as well as beginners. The lite version is free, and paid Pro licences add premium modules, templates and unlimited sites.
Pros
- Front-end visual editing that works with most themes
- Undo history and WP-CLI commands built in
- Maintenance mode and builder access controls included
- Usage tracking is strictly opt-in
Cons
- Lite module set is small; forms and advanced modules are Pro only
- No theme header/footer building without Beaver Themer
- Frequent upgrade prompts in the builder UI
Topics: Page builder plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Page Builder WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Landing Page WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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