# Visual Builder

> Visual Builder has 200+ active installs and 386 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 57/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Visual Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

**You To Live Build Any Header Layout You Exactly Need. Intuitive And Easy To Use Drag & Drop Builder.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 3,471
- **Downloads (30 days):** 386 (+192.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 57/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dastan800 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dastan800/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/visual-builder/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/builder/) | #29 | 92 |
| [page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-builder/) | >100 | 363 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| builder | >100 | 9,060 |
| page builder | >100 | 8,610 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 25%
- 2.3: 21.5%
- 2.2: 18.9%
- 1.5: 9.2%
- 1.8: 8.3%
- 1.9: 6.6%
- Other: 10.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mesmerize Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mesmerize-companion/) | 50K+ | 4.4/5 (51) | Aug 12, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [PixTypes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixtypes/) | 9K+ | 2/5 (2) | Aug 13, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 3 | [Gantry 5 Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gantry5/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (34) | Sep 3, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Materialis Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/materialis-companion/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (10) | Aug 12, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Themify Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themify-builder/) | 5K+ | 3.9/5 (24) | Sep 24, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 6 | [Organic Builder Widgets – Simple WordPress Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/organic-customizer-widgets/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (85) | Jul 6, 2022 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [Fusion Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fusion/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (14) | Sep 18, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 8 | [BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blockstrap-page-builder-blocks/) | 2K+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Sep 23, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 9 | [SKT Page Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skt-builder/) | 2K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Feb 12, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [Divi Masonry Gallery – Pro Gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/paw-masonry-gallery/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 22, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Builder free?
Yes. Visual Builder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Visual Builder safe to use in 2026?
Visual Builder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 57/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Visual Builder?
Visual Builder is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,471 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 386 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Visual Builder work with WordPress 7.1?
Visual Builder is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Visual Builder need?
Visual Builder requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Visual Builder last updated?
The latest version, 2.3, was released on September 23, 2026 (6 days ago).

### Who makes Visual Builder?
Visual Builder is developed and maintained by dastan800.

### What are the best alternatives to Visual Builder?
The most popular alternatives to Visual Builder are Mesmerize Companion (50K+ installs), PixTypes (9K+ installs) and Gantry 5 Framework (7K+ installs).


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