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Beaver Builder
Stable, developer-friendly front-end page builder with a free Lite version; paid plans now include the Beaver Themer theme builder.
Free installs100K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~770KLikely 500K–1.2M
Rating4.7/5394 reviews
Price from$89/yrFreemium
Last updated19 Oct 2026Version 2.11.1.2
Overview
Beaver Builder has been around since 2014 and is known for stability, clean output and a conservative release cycle. It is a front-end drag-and-drop editor that works with any theme, with an optional Beaver Builder Theme for those who want a matching base.
The free Lite plugin on WordPress.org (100,000+ active installs) includes the visual editor, flexbox and CSS grid layouts, responsive editing, row backgrounds and around 20 basic modules such as headings, photos, buttons, video and HTML. It is enough for simple pages but leaves out most design and site-building tools.
Paid plans
Every paid plan, from Starter at $89/year for one site, unlocks premium modules (forms, tabs, sliders, pricing tables, posts grids), 170+ templates, global styles, saved rows and modules, and Beaver Themer. Themer used to be a separate purchase but is now included. It adds headers, footers, archive, single, 404 and WooCommerce templates, ACF/Pods/Meta Box field connections and the Loop Builder. Beaver Builder AI starts at Plus ($179/year, three sites). Multisite needs Professional and white labelling needs Unlimited ($546/year).
Strengths
- Lightweight markup and a strong record for updates not breaking sites.
- Saves readable content to WordPress, limiting lock-in.
- User Access settings that confine clients to editing content.
- Custom module API popular with developers and agencies.
Limitations
There is no built-in popup builder, the module library is smaller than Elementor’s or Divi’s, and per-site pricing gets expensive below the Unlimited tier. Cloud template libraries depend on the separate Assistant Pro service.
Who should pick it: agencies and developers who put reliability, clean code and client-safe editing ahead of the longest feature list.
Best for: Agencies and developers who want a dependable, clean-coded builder that clients can edit safely.
Beaver Builder is the steady, low-drama choice: it trades the biggest widget count for clean code, stability and good client controls. With Themer now bundled, paid plans are better value than before, though popups and cloud libraries still need extra tools.
Pros
- Clean, lightweight output and a stable update history since 2014
- Beaver Themer theme builder now included in every paid plan
- Readable content kept in WordPress, limiting lock-in
- User Access settings for content-only client editing
- Well-documented API for custom modules
- Staging and local sites don't count toward licence limits
Cons
- Lite version has only basic modules and no templates or global styles
- No built-in popup builder
- Smaller module library than Elementor or Divi
- White labelling and multisite locked to top tiers
- AI not available on the Starter plan
Key features
What Beaver Builder highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Front-end drag-and-drop editor
- About 20 basic content modules
- Flexbox and CSS grid layouts
- Responsive editing per device
- Photo, colour and video row backgrounds
- Works with any theme
- Pages, posts and custom post types
- WordPress widgets and shortcodes
- Revisions and undo history
Pro / paid adds From $89/yr
- Premium modules incl. forms, tabs, sliders
- 170+ page and row templates
- Global styles and colour palettes
- Beaver Themer theme builder included
- ACF, Pods and Meta Box field connections
- Loop Builder for custom listings
- WooCommerce templates and modules
- Save and reuse rows and modules
- Beaver Builder AI (Plus and up)
- Multisite support (Professional and up)
- White labelling (Unlimited)
Feature checklist
23 of 25 features we track in Page Builders, feature score 92/100
Editing 7/8
Visual front-end editor Key
Edit pages visually on the front end, seeing the real design as you build.
Front-end drag-and-drop editing in the free Lite plugin.
Included
Built on the block editor
Works inside Gutenberg as blocks rather than a separate editor.
Separate front-end editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.
Not included
Responsive controls Key
Separate settings per breakpoint for desktop, tablet and mobile.
Responsive editing per breakpoint, with custom breakpoints.
Included
Global styles & design tokens
Site-wide colours, fonts and spacing reused across elements.
Global Styles and colour palettes are premium only.
Paid version Starter
Flexbox & CSS grid layouts
Modern container layouts using flexbox and CSS grid.
Lite supports flexbox and CSS grid layouts.
Included
Custom CSS per element
Add custom CSS to individual elements or sections.
CSS/JS at page and site level; elements take classes and IDs rather than per-module CSS boxes.
Partial
Revision history & undo
Step back through changes and restore earlier versions.
Uses WordPress revisions with preview and restore from the Tools menu, plus undo/redo.
Included
AI assistant
Generate layouts, text, images or code with built-in AI.
Beaver Builder AI generates editable modules from prompts.
Paid version Plus
Elements & templates 4/5
Template library Key
Ready-made page and section templates.
Lite has a few templates; 170+ templates and rows need a paid plan.
Paid version Starter
Large element library
Wide range of widgets/elements (sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more).
Lite has about 20 basic modules; sliders, tabs, pricing tables and more are premium.
Paid version Starter
Popup builder
Design popups with triggers and display conditions.
No native popup builder; third-party add-ons are needed.
Not included
Built-in forms
Contact or lead forms built into the builder.
Contact, subscribe and login form modules are premium.
Paid version Starter
Motion effects & animations
Entrance animations, scroll and hover effects.
Entrance animations on rows, columns and modules.
Included
Theme & dynamic 6/6
Theme builder Key
Design headers, footers, archives and single templates.
Beaver Themer is included in all paid plans; not available in Lite.
Paid version Starter
Dynamic content Key
Pull post fields, custom fields and site data into designs.
Themer field connections insert post and site data.
Paid version Starter
ACF / custom field support
Use Advanced Custom Fields, Meta Box or similar in designs.
Themer connects to ACF, Pods, Meta Box and similar.
Paid version Starter
Query loops & listings
Build custom post grids/listings with your own loop design.
Loop Builder included in every paid plan.
Paid version Starter
Display conditions
Show elements or templates based on rules (user role, page type, date…).
Visibility rules and Themer conditional logic in paid plans.
Paid version Starter
WooCommerce builder Key
Design product, shop, cart and checkout templates.
Themer templates for shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages.
Paid version Starter
Performance & workflow 6/6
Lightweight output Key
Minimal markup/CSS/JS on the front end; assets loaded only when used.
Lightweight output without extra wrapper layers is a core claim.
Included
Content survives deactivation
Pages keep readable content (not shortcodes) if the builder is removed.
Layouts stored in WordPress so core content stays accessible if removed.
Included
Role & client permissions
Limit what clients or roles can edit.
User Access settings limit roles to editing existing content.
Included
White label
Rebrand the builder for client sites.
Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.
Paid version Unlimited
Developer API
Hooks/APIs for custom elements and integrations.
Custom module API with native settings panels.
Included
Cloud templates / multisite
Save and reuse templates across sites (cloud library).
Cloud libraries via Assistant Pro: one free library, unlimited on paid Assistant Pro plans.
Via add-on
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Starter
$89per year1 site
Builder, Beaver Builder Theme, Beaver Themer, Loop Builder and WooCommerce support.
Plus
$179per year3 sites
Adds Beaver Builder AI.
Professional
$299per year50 sites
Adds WordPress multisite support.
Unlimited
$546per yearUnlimited
Adds white labelling, priority support, advanced courses and 6 months of Assistant Pro.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Beaver Builder?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
100K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
—
The vendor does not publish a total.
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~770K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: Website scans by WPoptic find the paid plugin (folder bb-plugin) on 247,756 live sites; they find the free version on 28,283 sites against about 150K WordPress.org installs, so each site found stands for about 5.3, giving 1.3M. About 150K free installs x 20% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when many key features are paid) gives 30K. Combining these (weighted average) gives about 770K. Likely range: 500K to 1.2M. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
17,269 downloads last week, 13.7M all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 2.11.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 19 Oct 2026 (14 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 6.8+, PHP 7.4+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 4 of 5 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 4 Nov 2014 |
Company & policy
| Founded | 2014 (source, 5 Oct 2026) Site says trusted since 2014. |
|---|---|
| Refund policy | 30-day money-back (first purchase) (source, 5 Oct 2026) |
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FAQ
Is Beaver Builder free?
Yes. Beaver Builder has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $89/yr.
How many sites use Beaver Builder?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installations of the free version. We estimate around 770K sites run the paid version.
Does Beaver Builder have visual front-end editor?
Yes: included. Front-end drag-and-drop editing in the free Lite plugin.
Does Beaver Builder have responsive controls?
Yes: included. Responsive editing per breakpoint, with custom breakpoints.
Does Beaver Builder have template library?
Yes: paid version (Starter). Lite has a few templates; 170+ templates and rows need a paid plan.
Does Beaver Builder have theme builder?
Yes: paid version (Starter). Beaver Themer is included in all paid plans; not available in Lite.
Does Beaver Builder have dynamic content?
Yes: paid version (Starter). Themer field connections insert post and site data.
Does Beaver Builder have woocommerce builder?
Yes: paid version (Starter). Themer templates for shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages.
Does Beaver Builder have lightweight output?
Yes: included. Lightweight output without extra wrapper layers is a core claim.
Is Beaver Themer still a separate purchase?
No. Beaver Themer is now included in every paid Beaver Builder plan. Holders of older licences can still buy it separately, and it does not work with the free Lite version.
What does the free Lite version lack?
Lite has basic modules only and no global styles, saved templates, premium modules, theme building or WooCommerce templates. These come with any paid plan.
What happens to my content if I stop using Beaver Builder?
Beaver Builder stores layouts in the WordPress database and keeps readable content, so text and images remain accessible even if the builder is deactivated, though the styling is lost.
Which plan includes white labelling?
Only the Unlimited plan ($546/year) lets you rebrand Beaver Builder with your own name and logo.
Last updated 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.