Elementor
10M+ active installs · Rated 4.5/5 · Updated October 13, 2026
A drag-and-drop website builder for WordPress that lets you design pages visually without writing code. It provides widgets, templates, global design settings and reusable components, and can produce landing, coming soon and maintenance pages as well as full layouts. It suits designers, agencies and owners who want visual control over their site. The core plugin is free, and Elementor Pro, sold as a paid licence, adds the theme builder and further features.
Pros
- Drag and drop editing with global styles and kit settings
- Reusable components and nested layouts
- Usage tracking is opt-in and off by default
Cons
- Forms, theme builder and popups need the Pro edition
- Large plugin with many modules and admin screens
- Some AI features prompt for upgrade or credits
Topics: Coming Soon plugins , Page builder plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Page Builder WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Coming Soon WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Landing Page WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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