Elementor
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Breakdance
Themeless visual site builder from Soflyy with a free version downloaded from its site, and Pro plans adding WooCommerce, loops and conditions.
Est. Pro installs~120KLikely 60K–240K
Vendor claims100K+Vendor's own figure
Price from$99.99/yrFreemium
Overview
Breakdance is a visual website builder from Soflyy, the team behind Oxygen and WP All Import. It works as a plugin but takes over theme duties, so headers, footers and every template are built inside Breakdance. A free version is available to download from breakdance.com rather than WordPress.org.
Free vs Pro
The free plan, usable on unlimited sites, covers the editor, theme templates, global styles, around 80 elements, a limited design library (about 100 templates), a form builder that stores submissions and a popup builder with basic triggers. Basic dynamic data for WordPress fields is included too. Pro ($99.99/year for one site, $199.99/year unlimited) raises the element count to about 145 and the design library to 1,000+ templates. It also unlocks the header and mega menu builder, Post Loop Builder, ACF and Meta Box integration, display conditions, the CSS class manager, custom CSS and PHP, full WooCommerce templating, form email and integration actions, all popup triggers, client access control and multisite.
Strengths
- Clean, modern output built with performance in mind.
- Multi-step forms with conditional logic and stored entries.
- Element Studio for building custom elements, available free.
- Design Sets to share sections or whole sites via a URL.
- MCP connection so AI agents can build pages; a GPT-based content assistant is sold separately.
- 60-day no-questions refund, and Pro features keep working if you don’t renew.
Limitations
WordPress.org has no listing, so you download and update the free version from Breakdance’s own site. Key site-building tools such as loops, conditions and custom CSS are Pro-only, the AI writer is an extra purchase, and the ecosystem of third-party add-ons is smaller than Elementor’s.
Who should pick it: designers and agencies who want a modern all-in-one builder with strong forms and WooCommerce at a reasonable unlimited-site price.
Best for: Designers and agencies wanting a modern all-in-one builder with strong forms and WooCommerce at a fair unlimited-site price.
Breakdance packs a lot into its Pro plan, and the free version is generous enough to evaluate properly. Developers wanting the leanest class-first workflow may lean towards Oxygen or Bricks, but for an approachable all-rounder Breakdance is a strong contender.
Pros
- Free version usable on unlimited sites, including theme templates
- Strong form builder with multi-step forms and stored submissions
- Full WooCommerce templating and shop filters in Pro
- Element Studio for custom elements, even on the free plan
- Pro features keep working if you stop renewing
- 60-day no-questions refund
Cons
- Not on WordPress.org; free version downloaded from vendor site
- Loops, ACF, conditions and custom CSS are Pro-only
- Built-in AI content writer sold separately and needs an OpenAI key
- Smaller third-party ecosystem than Elementor or Divi
- No documented white-label option
Key features
What Breakdance highlights on its own website, split by version.
Free version Free
- Visual editor on unlimited sites
- Themeless headers, footers and templates
- About 80 elements
- ~100 design library templates
- Form builder with stored submissions
- Popup builder with basic triggers
- Global colours and typography
- Basic dynamic WordPress data
- WooCommerce global styling
- Element Studio custom elements
Pro / paid adds From $99.99/yr
- About 145 elements
- 1,000+ design library templates
- Header and mega menu builder
- Post Loop Builder with ACF and Meta Box
- Display conditions and element presets
- Custom CSS, PHP and class manager
- Full WooCommerce cart and checkout design
- Form emails, webhooks and integrations
- All popup triggers and targeting
- Client mode access control
- Adobe and custom fonts
- WordPress multisite support
Feature checklist
22 of 25 features we track in Page Builders, feature score 85/100
Editing 7/8
Visual front-end editor Key
Edit pages visually on the front end, seeing the real design as you build.
Visual editor included in the free plan.
Included
Built on the block editor
Works inside Gutenberg as blocks rather than a separate editor.
Uses its own editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.
Not included
Responsive controls Key
Separate settings per breakpoint for desktop, tablet and mobile.
Per-breakpoint settings in the editor.
Included
Global styles & design tokens
Site-wide colours, fonts and spacing reused across elements.
Global colours and typography free; class manager is Pro.
Included
Flexbox & CSS grid layouts
Modern container layouts using flexbox and CSS grid.
Layout sections use modern flexbox and grid controls.
Included
Custom CSS per element
Add custom CSS to individual elements or sections.
Custom CSS and PHP/HTML code are Pro features.
Paid version Pro
Revision history & undo
Step back through changes and restore earlier versions.
Editor history panel documented for stepping back through changes.
Included
AI assistant
Generate layouts, text, images or code with built-in AI.
Paid Breakdance AI writer (needs OpenAI key); MCP agent support also offered.
Via add-on
Elements & templates 5/5
Template library Key
Ready-made page and section templates.
About 100 templates free; Pro unlocks 1,000+.
Included
Large element library
Wide range of widgets/elements (sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more).
About 80 elements free, about 145 in Pro.
Included
Popup builder
Design popups with triggers and display conditions.
Free has on-click triggers and limits; scroll, exit and inactivity triggers need Pro.
Partial
Built-in forms
Contact or lead forms built into the builder.
Free stores submissions; email, webhook and marketing actions need Pro.
Partial
Motion effects & animations
Entrance animations, scroll and hover effects.
Interactions and animation options in the editor.
Included
Theme & dynamic 6/6
Theme builder Key
Design headers, footers, archives and single templates.
Themeless control of headers, footers and templates in the free plan.
Included
Dynamic content Key
Pull post fields, custom fields and site data into designs.
Free covers basic post and term fields; full dynamic data is Pro.
Partial
ACF / custom field support
Use Advanced Custom Fields, Meta Box or similar in designs.
ACF and Meta Box integration, including repeaters, is Pro.
Paid version Pro
Query loops & listings
Build custom post grids/listings with your own loop design.
Post Loop Builder is a Pro feature.
Paid version Pro
Display conditions
Show elements or templates based on rules (user role, page type, date…).
Element display conditions are Pro; free is very limited.
Paid version Pro
WooCommerce builder Key
Design product, shop, cart and checkout templates.
Custom shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages need Pro.
Paid version Pro
Performance & workflow 4/6
Lightweight output Key
Minimal markup/CSS/JS on the front end; assets loaded only when used.
Clean markup and performance focus advertised for all plans.
Included
Content survives deactivation
Pages keep readable content (not shortcodes) if the builder is removed.
No documentation found on content after removing Breakdance.
Not verified
Role & client permissions
Limit what clients or roles can edit.
Client mode limits roles to editing content; access control is Pro.
Paid version Pro
White label
Rebrand the builder for client sites.
No white-label documentation found.
Not verified
Developer API
Hooks/APIs for custom elements and integrations.
Element Studio for custom elements is available free.
Included
Cloud templates / multisite
Save and reuse templates across sites (cloud library).
Design Sets share sections or whole sites via a URL; recipients need a licence.
Included
Pricing
Free
$0Free version available
Free
Freeper yearUnlimited
~80 elements, limited design library, basic forms, popups, WooCommerce styling and dynamic data.
Pro Single Site
$99.99per year1 site
All Pro features; renewals locked at purchase price; 60-day refund.
Pro Unlimited
$199.99per yearUnlimited
All Pro features on unlimited sites; vendor says price will rise to $399.99.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Breakdance?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
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No free version on WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
100K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~120K
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: Not on WP.org. Of 100K+ claimed creators, assumed ~40% paid (~40K) x ~3 live sites each -> 80K-160K, midpoint ~120K. Likely range: 60K to 240K. 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.
Company & policy
| Refund policy | 60-day money-back (source, 5 Oct 2026) |
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FAQ
Is Breakdance free?
Yes. Breakdance has a free version. Paid plans start at $99.99/yr.
How many sites use Breakdance?
The vendor claims 100K+ sites in total. We estimate around 120K sites run the paid version.
Does Breakdance have visual front-end editor?
Yes: included. Visual editor included in the free plan.
Does Breakdance have responsive controls?
Yes: included. Per-breakpoint settings in the editor.
Does Breakdance have template library?
Yes: included. About 100 templates free; Pro unlocks 1,000+.
Does Breakdance have theme builder?
Yes: included. Themeless control of headers, footers and templates in the free plan.
Does Breakdance have dynamic content?
Yes: partial. Free covers basic post and term fields; full dynamic data is Pro.
Does Breakdance have woocommerce builder?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Custom shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages need Pro.
Does Breakdance have lightweight output?
Yes: included. Clean markup and performance focus advertised for all plans.
Where do I get Breakdance Free?
Download it from breakdance.com. It isn't listed on WordPress.org, can be used on unlimited sites and includes the editor, theme templates, forms, popups and a limited design library.
What happens if my Breakdance Pro licence expires?
Pro functionality keeps working on existing sites, but you stop receiving updates and lose access to the full Design Library until you renew.
Is Breakdance AI included in Pro?
No. The GPT-based content assistant is sold separately or in a Pro + AI bundle and needs your own OpenAI key. Breakdance 3.0 also supports building through MCP-compatible AI agents.
How is Breakdance related to Oxygen?
Both come from Soflyy. Breakdance is the friendlier all-in-one builder; Oxygen 6 runs on the same engine but takes a class-first, developer-oriented approach.
Last updated 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.