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SiteOrigin Page Builder
SiteOrigin Page Builder · founded 2012
What it is
SiteOrigin Page Builder is a free WordPress plugin for creating custom layouts from widgets arranged in responsive rows and columns. Columns stack on mobile. The Live Editor lets users edit on the frontend and see changes immediately, while the History Browser moves backward or forward through edits. The SiteOrigin Layout Block places complete Page Builder layouts inside the WordPress Block Editor. Styling controls cover row backgrounds, padding, margins, borders, full-width sections, parallax backgrounds, and custom CSS classes. The builder works inside a theme’s content loop, and SiteOrigin says it works with most WordPress themes without changes. The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle adds 28 free widgets, including maps, contact forms, sliders, carousels, and price tables. SiteOrigin says the builder generates minimal HTML and loads CSS and JavaScript only for widgets in use. Requirements are WordPress 5.0 or later and PHP 7.4 or later. The free plugin has no page limits, uses GPLv2, and can run on any number of websites. Premium plans start at $29 a year.
For and against
For
- Free plugin has no page limits
- Responsive rows stack columns on mobile
- Live frontend editing shows changes immediately
- History Browser supports moving through edits
- Widgets Bundle adds 28 free widgets
Against
- Requires WordPress 5.0 or later
- Requires PHP 7.4 or later
- Premium plans start at $29 a year
- Expired premium subscriptions stop updates and security patches
The verdict
SiteOrigin Page Builder offers widget-based WordPress layout creation with responsive controls, live editing, and revision history. The free plugin is broadly licensed, while annual plans add premium addons and support.
Who it suits
It suits WordPress users building landing pages, portfolios, and client sites. SiteOrigin specifically positions premium addons for freelancers, agencies, and small businesses.
Plans and prices
Personal
1 site · all 45 premium addons · email support
Read 4 Oct 2026 · siteorigin.com
Business
Up to 5 sites · all 45 premium addons · priority email support · multisite compatible
Read 4 Oct 2026 · siteorigin.com
Developer
Unlimited sites · all 45 premium addons · client-friendly licensing
Read 4 Oct 2026 · siteorigin.com
Free Page Builder
Free WordPress plugin · no page limits · GPLv2
Read 4 Oct 2026 · siteorigin.com
On the record
- Block Editor
- The SiteOrigin Layout Block embeds full Page Builder layouts inside the WordPress Block Editor.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- History
- The History Browser lets users move backward and forward through edits.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Layout editing
- It builds pages by arranging widgets in responsive rows and columns, with columns stacking on mobile.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- SiteOrigin's free plugins are released under GNU GPL version 2.0 and can be used on any number of websites.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Live editing
- The Live Editor lets users edit on the frontend and see changes instantly.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Performance
- SiteOrigin says Page Builder generates minimal HTML and loads CSS and JavaScript only for widgets in use.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Premium expiration
- When a Premium subscription expires, installed addons continue functioning but stop receiving updates and security patches, while free plugins remain unaffected.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SiteOrigin Page Builder is a free WordPress plugin for building custom layouts.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Responsive controls
- Yessiteorigin.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Security feature
- The Premium Embed Blocker addon controls third-party embeds, which SiteOrigin describes as a GDPR compliance feature.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 60siteorigin.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Styling
- Users can set row backgrounds, padding, margins, borders, full-width sections, parallax backgrounds, and custom CSS classes.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- SiteOrigin says all free users can use its community support forum and Premium subscriptions include email support, with priority email support on Business and Developer.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Technical requirements
- The product page lists WordPress 5.0 or later and PHP 7.4 or later.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Theme builder
- Yessiteorigin.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Theme compatibility
- Page Builder works within any theme's content loop, and its documentation says it works with most WordPress themes without changes.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- SiteOrigin describes Premium Page Builder addons as tools used by freelancers, agencies, and small businesses for landing pages, portfolios, and client sites.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Widgets integration
- The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle adds 28 free widgets, including maps, contact forms, sliders, carousels, and price tables.siteorigin.com · read 4 Oct 2026
