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What is WPBakery?

First released in 2011 as Visual Composer, WPBakery Page Builder is a WordPress page builder plugin. It is available on its own and bundled with many themes. Our guides explain the licenses, compare it with Elementor and clarify how it differs from today's Visual Composer.

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At a glance

What it is
WordPress page builder plugin
Made by
WPBakery
First released
2011 (as Visual Composer)
Pricing
Guide coming soon
Our guides
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New to WPBakery? Read these in order.

  1. 1Visual Composer vs WPBakeryWhat it does, who it’s for and how it works in practice.

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Downloads

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WPBakery Page Builder (paid license)Official download on wpbakery.com
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Compare WPBakery

Wondering if this is the right tool? These are the alternatives we compare it with most often.

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Questions people ask

Is Visual Composer the same as WPBakery?

No, these are now two different products. WPBakery Page Builder is the older plugin, renamed in 2017, while Visual Composer Website Builder is a newer plugin sold under the former name. Read the full guide: Visual Composer vs WPBakery.