by Visual Composer 4.6 (220 reviews)

Visual Composer Website Builder

Name: Visual Composer Website Builder
Rating: 4.6 (220 reviews)
Author: Visual Composer

Drag and drop page builder that gives the freedom to design WordPress websites, landing pages, custom themes, maintenance mode & coming soon pages.

Visual Composer Website Builder ranks #906 among WordPress.org plugins with 40,000+ active installations, is #44 of 1,142 in the Editor & Writing category, a 4.6/5 rating from 220 reviews, and was last updated Sep 9, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v45.16.2 Current Version v45.16.2

Updated 1 week ago Last Update on 09 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 14 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#44 of 1,142 in Editor & Writing Top 5% by installs Downloads +67% this week Actively maintained

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Active Installs

40K+

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Downloads

+129 today

Support Resolved

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Rating

92%

Review 4.6 out of 5

4.6 (220 reviews)

Next Milestone 50K

Total Progress 17.8%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.6

220 reviews

Overall 92%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

14 known vulnerabilities on record · 5 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Jul 24, 2026

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.16.0

CVE-2026-65568 · Fixed in v45.16.0
Aug 14, 2025

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.15.0

CVE-2025-55709 · Fixed in v45.15.0
May 19, 2025

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.12.0

CVE-2025-48276 · Fixed in v45.12.0
Apr 22, 2025

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.11.0

Fixed in v45.11.0
Apr 22, 2025

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.11.0

CVE-2025-46254 · Fixed in v45.11.0
Jun 3, 2024

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.9.0

CVE-2024-35653 · Fixed in v45.9.0
Mar 15, 2024

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.7.0

CVE-2024-27997 · Fixed in v45.7.0
Feb 29, 2024

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.7.0

CVE-2023-6880 · Fixed in v45.7.0
Jun 7, 2023

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 27.0

CVE-2020-36722 · Fixed in v27.0
Aug 29, 2022

Visual Composer Website Builder [visualcomposer] < 45.0.1

CVE-2022-2430 · Fixed in v45.0.1

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Plugin Details

Version: 45.16.2
Last Updated: Sep 09, 2026
Requires WP: 5.5+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Visual Composer

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6
Reviews: 220
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

drag and drop website builder landing page builder page builder popup builder theme builder

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress users who want to build websites, landing pages, and themes without coding skills. It provides a drag-and-drop editor with templates, elements, and design tools to replace the need for multiple plugins or custom development.

Drag and drop editor
Theme builder
Popup builder
Font manager
Role manager
Insights SEO tool
WooCommerce compatibility
Mobile-responsive design

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Visual Composer Website Builder

Although they are different site builders, both Visual Composer and WPBakery are designed to allow WordPress users to build websites. However, the difference is the performance, functionality, and features that each of these builders offers. Visual Composer Website Builder allows you to build a complete website. Create custom page layouts, design unique headers, footers, and sidebars. For more information, here is a comparison of Visual Composer Website Builder vs WPBakery Page Builder.

No, not at all. Visual Composer page builder is a good fit for both experts and beginners. With an intuitive drag and drop interface and with a range of pre-designed templates and content elements you can convert your imagination into a real website.

Yes! Visual Composer Website Builder includes a shortcode element that allows you to add any 3rd party shortcode into your layout.

Yes! The Premium version comes with world-class support and access to Visual Composer Hub where you can download additional elements, templates, addons, and integrations.

Visual Composer Free version is the ultimate page builder to get your web design project started. Visual Composer Premium unlocks a full website builder experience and gives you unlimited access to the Visual Composer Hub (a cloud marketplace of elements, templates, extensions, and integrations).

Yes! Header, Footer, Sidebar, and overall theme edit and design options are available in the Visual Composer Website Builder Premium version.

Yes! The free page builder version comes with a blank page layout option that allows you to create a complete landing page from scratch or by using one of the Visual Composer Hub templates. You can create a landing page on your existing site and it will completely stand out from the rest of your pages - perfect for running your marketing campaigns.

It is both! Visual Composer’s free version works like a page builder where you have full control over the content area defined by your WordPress theme. Want to design a full site including headers and footers? Choose Visual Composer premium as it allows you to go beyond the content area and create a full site just like you want it.