Builderius 1.0.8 Pro Beta + Free 1.1.8 Beta — Collections Rebuilt

Collections in Builderius just got a complete overhaul. This release introduces six major features that transform how you build dynamic structures: any HTML tag support, dedicated Sub-Collection and Recursive Template elements, visual conditions inside loops on any element, optional frontend rendering, and a simplified Template element. Combined with dozens of stability fixes, this update makes building everything from simple post grids and data tables to deeply nested menus faster and more powerful.

What’s New in This Release

This release focuses entirely on making collections more capable and easier to use. We rebuilt the core architecture from the ground up, giving you new elements for complex data structures and removing the limitations that were holding you back.

Six Major Features:

1. Any HTML Tag Support (Pro)
2. Optional Frontend Rendering (no JSON unless you need it)
3. Visual Conditions Builder Inside Loops (now works on any element)
4. Simplified Template Element UI
5. Dedicated Sub-Collection Element
6. Dedicated Recursive Template Element

Each of these features addresses real limitations in the previous system. Together, they make collections uniquely powerful.

Any HTML Tag Support

Pro version: Collections and Sub-Collections now accept any HTML element — not just divs or lists.
Build semantic HTML tables with <table>, <thead>, <tbody>, <tr>, <td>. Create native accordions with <details> and <summary>. Use proper <ul> and <li> for navigation. Real select dropdowns with <option> elements. Definition lists with <dl>, <dt>, <dd>.

Free version: Collections and Sub-Collections support <div>, <ul>, and <ol> tags.
The right HTML element for the job. All accessible. All semantic. All built visually.

Optional Frontend Rendering

Collections can now render with or without JSON in the HTML output. A new “Frontend Render” toggle in collection settings controls this behavior.

Default is off — Collections render purely server-side with no JSON in the HTML. Clean markup, smaller file sizes. Only what you need.

Enable when needed — Turn on frontend rendering for client-side interactivity or when you need the data accessible to JavaScript. The JSON appears in a data attribute on the collection element.

Performance characteristics differ between modes. Pick what fits your use case.

Visual Conditions Builder Inside Loops

The conditions builder now works inside collection loops. Show or hide elements based on dynamic data from the loop — no expressions required.

Build a post grid where comment count indicators only appear when comments exist. Create product cards where “Out of Stock” badges show conditionally. Add “Most Popular” ribbons based on meta field values. Show nested menu items only when children are present.

Same visual conditions builder you use everywhere else. Now it works inside loops too.

Simplified Template Element

Template element is now responsible for less tasks. Its a plug and play element for majority of use cases. Serving as a wrapper without markup to define a looping item’s. Template can also be used to group elements that share conditional output. And defines what will be recursively repeated in recursive context.

Dedicated Sub-Collection Element

Build nested loops visually with the new Sub-Collection element. Handles loops inside loops without workarounds.

Drop a Sub-Collection inside your main collection’s Template element. Point it at nested data — menu children, product variations, threaded comments, ACF repeaters — and it loops through that data.

Works with any data source. ACF repeaters inside post loops. Taxonomy terms with their posts. Menu items with submenu levels. Same pattern for all of them.

Each level of nesting gets its own clean structure. No complex naming schemes. No template gymnastics.

Dedicated Recursive Template Element

Handle unlimited depth hierarchical data with a single element. The Recursive Template automatically repeats itself for nested structures — menus 12 levels deep, comment threads, category hierarchies.

Set it up once with a recursive name. Reference that name where the structure repeats. Builderius handles the rest.

No manual nesting. No PHP functions. No limit on depth. Just clean, working recursion.

Handle unlimited depth hierarchical data with a single element. The Recursive Template automatically repeats itself for nested structures — menus 12 levels deep, comment threads, category hierarchies.

Set it up once with a recursive name. Reference that name where the structure repeats. Builderius handles the rest.

Builderius is the only visual builder with dedicated recursive support.

Collection Architecture Simplified

These new elements create a clearer system:

Collection — The loop container with your chosen HTML tag
Template — Element that wraps what repeats (produces no markup)
Sub-Collection — For nested data (loops inside loops)
Recursive Template — For unlimited depth hierarchical data

The old collection system required complex template naming and manual nesting. The new system is direct. Each element does one thing. Build simple structures simply. Build complex structures with the same clarity.

Updated Standard Starter

Standard starter is updated with new collection structures, new logo and cleaned up footer. The new menu builder demonstrates proper collection architecture. Use it as reference or customize it directly.

Menu Builder Improvements

Menu dropdowns now work in Safari (they didn’t before). Background colors removed from default menu styles for easier customization. Specificity reduced across all menu builder styles.

Menus built with the old collection system continue working. New menus use Sub-Collection and Recursive Template for cleaner structure.

Builderius Free 1.1.8 Beta

Major Features:

• Sub-Collection element for nested loops
• Recursive Template element for unlimited depth hierarchical data
• Template element with dedicated data-source, data-condition, and data-recursive-name fields
• Visual conditions builder now works inside collection loops
• Optional frontend rendering toggle (JSON in HTML on/off)
• Collection HTML tags: div, ul, ol (plus builderius-collection for backward compatibility)
• List type toggle UI when collections use ul/ol tags
• Updated standard starter with new menu builder
• Sub-Collection added to favorites bar

Fixes:

• Custom data variables in template scope no longer disappear
• Loop item fields now properly exposed in Sub-Collection child elements
• Config copy action from context menu now works
• Component outlines display correctly in edit mode
• Button style switcher now functions properly
• List type switcher operational
• SubCollection selection behavior matches Collection behavior
• Touchpad scrolling restored in dynamic data dropdown
• Dynamic data limited to loop scope for SubCollection
• Collection design glitch (extra separator line) removed
• Context menu positioning corrected
• CSS selector resorting fixed (no longer moves edited selector)
• Collection rendering bugs on frontend resolved
• Menu dropdowns now work in Safari
• Nested menu functionality in Safari fixed
• Keyboard navigation in dropdowns restored
• Nested media queries in selectors now supported
• Monaco editor text selection error resolved
• PHP fatal error with cache directory handled gracefully
• Canvas now works in Safari
• Component deletion now removes from inserter immediately
• Component props panel now has scrollbar
• Dropdown scroll behavior for object fields improved
• Accordion icons now rotate correctly when expanded/collapsed
• Non-Latin characters (Japanese, Cyrillic) in component props now render correctly
• SVG in component select props no longer causes errors

Tweaks:

• Standard starter logo element renamed to “Site Logo”
• Menu builder default background changed to transparent
• Menu builder CSS specificity reduced
• Collection favorites exclude Template and Recursive Template (auto-added when needed)

Builderius Pro 1.0.8 Beta

Major Features:

• Collection HTML tags: any HTML element (table, details, select, dl, etc.)
• Optional frontend rendering toggle for collections (JSON in HTML on/off)
• Sub-Collection HTML tags: any HTML element
• Visual conditions builder on any element in the looping context
• Simplified template element
• Recursive template element, with new and improved system for configuring recursive loops

Fixes:

• Code mode vendor-prefixed CSS properties now handled correctly
• Code mode in template scope with BEM class names (e.g., .card__heading) now works

Technical Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• PHP 8.2 or higher
• WordPress 6.4 or higher
• Modern browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge

Getting Started

New to Builderius? Start with Builderius Free from the WordPress plugin repository. Build templates, create collections, and when you need unlimited HTML tags and code mode—upgrade to Pro.

Already using Builderius? Update both Free and Pro plugins. Your existing collections continue working. The new Sub-Collection and Recursive Template elements are available immediately. Existing menu builders will need menu dropdown fixes applied if using Safari.

Download and Pricing

Builderius Free 1.1.8 Beta is available through the WordPress plugin repository.
Builderius Pro 1.0.8 Beta is available at builderius.io with immediate download and license activation.
Lifetime License — Pay once, use forever. All plans include updates and support.
30-Day Guarantee — Full money-back guarantee for risk-free evaluation.

Collections are now more powerful, more flexible, and easier to build with. Six major features. Dozens of fixes. A rebuilt foundation that makes building dynamic structures straightforward.

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