Builderius Website Builder – Next Generation Page Builder

FAQ

Do I need to know how to code to use Builderius?

No, Builderius is a visual website builder, which means it provides visual tools to create websites. It uses established naming conventions that will be immediately understandable to anyone who knows how to code. This was made so that it aligns with the mental models of the novice user as well as a coder.

Does Builderius disable a theme?

On its own, Builderius does not disable anything. It gives you all the tools you need to pick and choose what exactly will be disabled and where. If you create a template for all single posts, then whenever you open a single post, this is where the theme will be completely disabled. You can choose to create a template and assign it to multiple locations, archives, single posts … and the rest of the theme. This will disable the theme completely in a single step. If this template is then set to a higher number of priority, all other templates will override it by default. And that initial template will serve as a fallback.

What are recommended themes for Builderius?

It depends on how you intend to use it. In general, Builderius is compatible with any WordPress theme that follows WordPress coding standards. We find it more convenient to work with classic themes simply because they make it easier to set up the links for the menu. However, Builderius works with FSE themes as well. If you do not intend to use the theme for the styling purposes, we recommend a minimal theme: Intentionally Blank. If you want to use advanced hook-related features (PRO only), we have built a starter theme for that. If you intend to use some of the popular themes for general theming but use Builderius (PRO only) to develop only certain features and sections, we recommend GeneratePress, Kadence, Blocksy, or Astra. However, any well-coded theme will do.

Is Builderius a Gutenberg Block Builder?

No, Builderius works in its own environment, also coded in React JS, focused on precision work and professional development practices. Gutenberg is a mix of a content editor and a site editor, which turns out to limit its capabilities as a development tool. At the current moment, the way Builderius and blocks integrate is that block content is used within Builderius templates and pages as the_content. Alternatively, Builderius can be used to modify individual blocks using the render_blocks hook (PRO only). We have more plans for integrating with the blocks environment in the future.

Can I use Builderius with the Advanced Custom Fields Plugin?

Certainly, the pro version works with all ACF fields. The free version of the builder works with simple fields only, including:

• text
• textarea
• number
• range
• email
• url
• password
• image
• file
• wysiwyg editor
• select
• checkbox
• radio
• button
• true/false
• link
• page link

Can I use Builderius with the Meta Box Plugin?

Certainly, the pro version works with all Meta Box fields. The free version of the builder works with simple fields only, including:

• button
• checkbox
• checkbox list
• email
• hidden
• number
• password
• radio
• range
• select
• select advanced
• text
• textarea
• url
• autocomplete
• color picker
• Google Maps
• image select
• oEmbed
• slider
• time
• wysiwyg
• file
• file advanced
• file input
• image
• image advanced
• video

Is my site secure with Builderius?

Yes it is, although no website is 100% secure. In fact Builderius passed a rigorous security audit when it was decided to be used for the development of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense website (Ukrainian Military). Builderius does not suffer from the security weaknesses some of the builders do, as we use a customized GraphQL language to perform tasks others use PhP for. You can indeed run a PhP function but you do it with special helpers we have built on top of GraphQL. This method has many benefits that have nothing to do with security, but it also prevents any modification of the database. We simply block all potentially harmful PhP functions. In addition to this, Builderius prevents access to the builder to all non Administrators on a WordPress capability level, we do not simply hide the interface, we do not run it for users that do not have proper capabilities assigned to them. In conclusion, your website will not be hacked due to Builderius being installed.

Will Builderius slow down my website?

Absolutely not! Builderius will speed up your website. In fact we participated in the WordPress Builders Fight Club, a community let project where popular builders were pitted against each other in building a set design, with premade assets on the same server. Builderius has had the absolute smallest DOM size, as well as other scores that were pretty high. Builderius takes performance extremely seriously and competitively. It turns off all unnecessary assets from loading on pages it is used on, it will make your websites fly.

Will my Website Accessibility Suffer if I use Builderius?

No it will not. Builderius is a builder that is uniquely focused on building accessible websites. For us Accessibility is not an afterthought. We are including it as an essential part of our development. Building Accessibility in the builder is an ongoing process. Builderius has been presented in WordPress Accessibility Meetup too, watch the video and read about the event.
We are tackling this in a three-phase process:
1. Fundamental building blocks: provide and promote HTML and Dynamic data features needed for building accessible pages and components. This stage enables users who know how to build accessible websites without obstacles coming from Builderius. [done]
2. Accessible defaults: provide convenient widgets (interactive elements), styles and other features that are accessible by default. This phase should help users who do not know how to build accessible websites, make them more accessible. [in process]
3. Built in audit tools: provide indicators, warnings and suggestions to tackle “low hanging fruit”: proper sequence of headings, missing alt texts, contrast errors … inside the builder, with proper references on how to fix them. [todo]

How to report a bug?

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability. For all other bugs, please use the WordPress support link provided in the sidebar.