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Themify Builder

By themifyme

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Themify Builder Review - In-Depth Analysis

Themify Builder is a powerful page designer for WordPress. Create responsive layouts using an intuitive drag and drop editor with live preview. No coding required.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.73 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Themify Builder is the most powerful and easy to use page designer and builder for WordPress. Design any layout that you can imagine with its drag and drop interface, and with live preview, you can see everything come together right in front of your eyes. Simply select, drag and drop, and you have built beautiful pages - without any coding!

The Builder is modular in design and is optimized for better performance resources. It is also SEO friendly, translatable, and supports multi-site networks. In addition, it comes with its own cache system that reduces the server resources and processes pages faster. Works on any post type, supports HTML input, and plays well with all major plugins such as WooCommerce, SEO Yoast, Disqus, MailChimp, Jetpack, WPML, and Contact Form 7.

Themify Builder features responsive design across all resolutions, frontend live preview editing, compact backend editing, and includes all modules such as Text, Video, Accordion, Gallery, and more. Custom styling options are available, including Google fonts, background color, padding, margin, and border. You can undo/redo modifications, copy/paste modules, and import/export specific modules easily. With over 60 pre-designed layouts and animation effects, Themify Builder allows for extensive customization and control over visibility on different devices.

Comparing to Alternatives

Themify Builder is a popular page builder with several direct competitors offering similar drag-and-drop website building capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly navigation and tools for quick site building
Fast performance and responsive builder interface
No hidden costs or paywalls for basic features
Good support reputation among users
Versatile for creating various layouts and designs

Weaknesses

Frequent updates can introduce bugs requiring rollbacks
Limited advanced features for complex websites
Security vulnerabilities reported in past versions
Some users find front-end editing restrictive

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 3.9 average rating from 24 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and speed, though about 25% report significant issues, especially after updates.

Positive highlights

"Themify won me over hands down... I was able to figure out the navigation and tools very simply" – diamondartdotlove
"Beautiful and fast" – ariefsalafudin
"Nifty plugin that gives surprisingly enough power to create many layouts and designs" – tspin625
"I have been using it for almost a year now and I love it. No hidden purchases" – wilm0

Common complaints

Recent updates caused site problems requiring rollbacks
Frustrations with front-end editor limitations
Bugs introduced during update processes affecting site stability

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities in multiple past versions
Not ideal for complex or large websites requiring advanced features
Update process can be risky and time-consuming

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free page builder for simple to moderately complex websites who value ease of use and speed.

Not ideal for

Users managing large or complex sites needing advanced features and those concerned about plugin security or frequent update issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a comprehensive set of tools for building and customizing websites without hidden fees.

Final Verdict

Themify Builder is a user-friendly and fast page builder that appeals to users wanting a free, versatile tool for simple website creation. It has a loyal user base praising its ease of navigation and lack of hidden costs. However, the plugin has a history of security vulnerabilities and update-related bugs that can impact site stability, making it less suitable for complex or mission-critical sites.

While there are many alternatives with more advanced features and stronger security records, Themify Builder remains a viable option for those prioritizing simplicity and cost. Users should weigh the risks of update issues and security concerns against their site needs before choosing this plugin.