Builderius 1.0 — Beta
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Visual Development with Code-Level Control
What is included in the Beta?
Efficient and consistent styling with CSS variables available everywhere.
Builderius equips you with all the tools to use CSS variables flexibly and efficiently. Set the global variables in a dedicated sidebar, then use them across your site. Invoke powerful variables picker for quick access, redefine variables and create local ones. Everything in native UI.
From setup to release:
a reimagined experience
Start building immediately with our streamlined admin experience. The standard setup configures our CSS framework and template hierarchy with essential components ready to go. Develop safely on live sites using our built-in version control—create branches, publish releases without breaking a sweat.
Target anything: complete selectors freedom
Create any CSS selector directly in the visual builder. From simple elements to complex combinators, enjoy code-level control with the convenience of a visual interface.
GraphQL powered: dynamic data integration
Get WordPress core data, ACF and Meta box fields without writing code. Display your content conditionally with visual tools that maintain granular, developer-level control over what and how is rendered.
Global components with properties
Manage your header and footer effortlessly from any page or template, with instant global updates. Built on a powerful global components system, it supports nesting, conditional display, and custom properties.
See Builderius in action
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Beta is for testing purposes, do not install on live websiteWe’re proud to share the Builderius free Beta release with the community. Download and install it on your test WordPress site, and provide feedback, bug reports, and suggestions. Let’s build Builderius together.
Builderius 1.0 — Pro
Building on our powerful free foundation, Pro will expand capabilities for agencies and professional developers with advanced template conditions, custom global components, extended dynamic data sources, static site generation, and enhanced design tools. Stay tuned for more details.
Builderius 1.0 — Free version
The milestone 1.0 release completes our vision for a professional-grade free builder that outperforms many paid alternatives. Coming in 1.0: Figma Integration for seamless design workflow, Improved Navigator and Canvas interactions, Local Font Management, Ready-to-use Starter Site, Streamlined Template Management, plus Undo and History functionality.
Builderius Free — Public beta
This beta release represents the near-complete Builderius Free (95% of planned features implemented). What you see is what will remain free permanently—no hidden limitations or surprise paywalls. Key improvements:
- Reimagined Admin Experience - One-click site setup with intuitive workflows for template management and version control. Develop safely on live sites with built-in branching and release publishing.
- Enhanced Builder Interface - Optimized styling UI based on community feedback with CSS variables picker, improved selectors management, and micro-interactions that reduce clicks and speed up your workflow.
- New Dynamic Data Engine - Our new Interactivity API powers Collections and Smart Forms, providing the foundation for powerful dynamic content without writing code.
- Upgraded CSS Framework - More flexible and stable styling system with built-in Style Guides page for efficient global styling management.
Try the beta today and help shape the final 1.0 release with your feedback!
Builderius 1.0 — Public alpha
Our refined alpha introduced improved UI orientation based on user feedback, enhanced content settings, and expanded from template-only to full page building capabilities, extending Builderius into a complete site development solution.
Builderius 1.0 — Dev preview alpha
The foundation release established our core architecture with synchronized CSS settings, versatile selectors management, CSS variables system, and responsive design tools including breakpoints and the Builderius CSS Framework. It introduced limited component with properties and native WordPress data integration.
Got Questions?
FAQWorried about the performance implications, accessibility, licenses and more? We get it, it’s not easy to choose in todays market.
Is Builderius Free really free? What’s the catch?
Yes, Builderius Free is genuinely free with no hidden gotchas. We've strategically divided features between free and pro versions to ensure the free version is truly useful. Our principle: if you're building simple websites or blogs with native WordPress data and basic custom fields (ACF or Meta Box), the free version is all you need. For professional developers needing versatile solutions for complex projects with advanced data requirements, Pro provides additional capabilities.
How stable is the current beta for production sites?
This beta has been thoroughly tested by our team and is solid enough that we're rebuilding our own website with it. However, it is still a beta. We recommend it primarily for testing, feedback, and learning. We don't anticipate any breaking changes after the beta, but there may be bugs we've missed. If you decide to use it on production, understand that some responsibility falls on you — but we'll help resolve any issues you encounter.
Will Builderius bloat my website?
No! Performance has been a guiding principle since Builderius's inception. We generate only the code you explicitly create and fetch only the data you specifically request. Powered by GraphQL, Builderius makes fewer requests and retrieves only essential data. By default, Builderius also disables unnecessary WordPress scripts and, when active, prevents theme assets from loading, further improving performance.
How does the Builderius approach CSS styling?
Builderius offers flexibility without compromising on performance. Our CSS Framework provides a minimal, modern foundation to build upon, but you're free to use Tailwind, Core Framework, or ACSS instead — we won't load any additional CSS.
Unlike other builders with hardcoded global settings, every item in our global styles panels (selectors and CSS variables) is fully editable and removable, so you have only what you need.
Beyond class-based styling, Builderius supports any valid CSS selector directly in the UI —element selectors, attribute selectors, combinators, and pseudo-classes — all without needing to touch a code editor. We provide visual controls for most CSS properties while offering a generic interface for more obscure CSS rule in the advanced section.
How does Builderius's version control system work?
While working in Builderius, you're in the developer branch where changes are visible only to logged-in admin users — everyone else sees the previously published version, or theme designed pages if no releases were published yet.
This allows you to:
- Work safely on live sites without visitors seeing unfinished changes
- Save development stages as numbered, described, and tagged releases
- Restore any previous stage by reverting to an earlier release
- Publish your work only when you're ready with a simple toggle
Releases track everything done in Builderius, including static content created within the builder. They also serve as a migration mechanism, allowing you to transfer your work to another site or distribute it to clients. You can even save a personal starter setup to quickly begin new projects with your preferred configuration.
How does Builderius handle dynamic data differently?
Builderius uses GraphQL to retrieve dynamic data — a perfect fit for modern front-end development. Originally developed at Facebook, GraphQL allows for precise and efficient data retrieval from various sources.
The advantages include:
- Fewer requests, improving performance
- Getting exactly the data you need — no more, no less
- Attaching dynamic data to any HTML element or attribute using our intuitive interface
In the free version, you can work with WordPress core data, but custom queries, custom post types/taxonomies, and external data sources require the Pro version.
What happens to my content if I deactivate Builderius?
Content portability depends on how you've structured your site.
The recommended approach is:
- For numerous content types (like blog posts), use Builderius templates to design the layout while keeping the content in native WordPress editor
- For unique pages (like home or about), you can create both design and content directly in Builderius
- Leverage dynamic data connections wherever possiblem this approach keeps content and design separate
With this approach, deactivating Builderius means your posts and custom fields remain intact in WordPress, with only a few static pages needing manual migration. For maximum portability, use Builderius's dynamic data capabilities extensively to connect to WordPress content rather than creating it directly in the builder.
Is my favorite theme compatible with Builderius?
Yes, Builderius is compatible with any WordPress theme. It allows for partial override — you can disable the theme only on specific pages where Builderius is active.
This means you can:
- Migrate from a theme to Builderius gradually
- Use Builderius only for specific landing pages while maintaining your theme elsewhere
- Take over theme functionality bit by bit as you have time
There are no compatibility issues because the interaction between theme and Builderius is binary — either on or off for each template.
How does pricing for Pro work?
If you want to support the development of Builderius, you can purchase the 'Unlimited Pro LTD license' right now for $129. This license has no restrictions or limits — you get ALL Pro features, forever, for unlimited websites, with a single payment.
Should I buy pro now? What are the benefits?
Purchasing Pro now is primarily an investment in Builderius's future.
Important to understand:
- The current Pro version you'll receive is deprecated and not compatible with the beta
- It's a different product than what will become the new Pro version
- Your license will transfer to the new Pro when released
The benefits of purchasing now:
- You support ongoing development
- You secure the lowest lifetime deal price we'll ever offer ($129)
- Your license covers all future updates and features
- We guarantee to honor the unlimited, all-inclusive terms you pay for now
Prices will only increase in the future. While you can wait, joining now helps the project grow while securing significant long-term value.