Build responsive column layouts with WordPress widgets
Page Builder makes it possible to arrange WordPress widgets in responsive, column-based layouts.
Its drag-and-drop interface is designed to feel familiar to WordPress users, and it works with standard WordPress widgets. The optional SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle adds a collection of commonly used widgets, giving site owners more layout content to choose from.
Layouts adapt to mobile devices, which suits sites that need content to work across different screen sizes without manually building separate versions.
Use layouts in the Block Editor, widget areas, and custom post types
Page Builder can be used in the traditional editor and in several WordPress layout contexts.
- Traditional interface: Build layouts using Page Builder’s dedicated editing interface.
- Block Editor: Insert a SiteOrigin Layout Block to add a Page Builder layout. With the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle installed, a SiteOrigin Widget Block is also available.
- Widget areas: Place layouts in sidebars and footers with the SiteOrigin Layout Widget, or use the Layout Block in block-based widget areas.
- Custom post types: Enable Page Builder for post types under Settings > Page Builder > General > Post Types, useful for sites with custom content structures.
Adjust layout styles and review changes as you edit
Live editing and a history browser support iterative layout work.
Live editing lets users view content while editing widgets, while the history browser allows them to move backward and forward through changes. This is useful when experimenting with layouts and wanting a way to revisit earlier edits.
Controls for rows, cells, and widgets include padding, background colors, and column spacing. Users can add custom CSS and classes for more precise styling. Keyboard navigation through form fields and settings also supports editing without a mouse. The plugin describes its framework as lightweight and says it integrates with major performance and SEO plugins, including Autoptimize, Yoast SEO, and Rank Math.
Keep the core builder free or add SiteOrigin Premium
The core Page Builder is presented as a free plugin, with paid extras available through SiteOrigin Premium.
- Free core: SiteOrigin says it intends to keep Page Builder free while continuing its development and support.
- Premium additions: SiteOrigin Premium extends Page Builder, the Widgets Bundle, and SiteOrigin themes with additional features and settings.
- Support options: Free help is available through support forums; Premium includes professional email support, a consideration for sites that need direct assistance.
A widely adopted builder with recent updates and resolved support threads
Adoption, ratings, recency, and support activity point to an actively maintained plugin, though the support sample is small.
- Adoption and rating: Page Builder is widely installed and has an excellent rating across many reviews, positive signals for users looking for an established tool.
- Freshness: The plugin was updated 15 days ago, suggesting ongoing development.
- Support activity: Both recent support threads were resolved. That is encouraging, but the small number of threads makes it difficult to draw broad conclusions about support consistency.
