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WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 9.0.1 · 5 Aug 2026 40 versions Since Sep 2020

2026 4 versions

9.0.1 Latest 5 Aug 2026 6 fixed
Fixed
  • Deleted params do not trigger fatal error
  • Content position is added back for backward compatibility
  • Column responsive options are working properly
  • Inner element controls are displayed properly
  • Undo button works properly with accordion elements
  • Color picker label is being displayed properly
9.0 29 Jul 2026 14 new4 improved
New
  • The navigation bar UI has been improved
  • The frontend editor controls UI has been improved
  • The notification UI has been improved
  • The attributes UI has been improved
  • The element edit window layout has been improved for better UI and UX
  • The template window UI has been improved
  • The tooltip UI has been improved
  • The WPBakery admin panel menu has been improved for better UX
  • Five-column presets have been added to post grid elements
  • Blank canvas starter UI has been improved
  • The SEO window UI has been improved
  • The settings window UI has been improved
  • The row layout window UI has been improved
  • The link modal window UI has been improved
Improved
  • The license tab cannot be removed via API
  • Drag and drop library has been improved
  • CSS loading structure has been improved to load only the CSS in use
  • CSS file splitting to reduce the amount of CSS load on the page
8.7.4 9 Jul 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Improved capability and nonce verification to preset saving requests
8.7.3 12 May 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Added capability and nonce verification to frontend preview requests

2025 11 versions

8.7.2 27 Oct 2025 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Content and column vertical position works with the support for backward compatibility
  • Gravity Forms element is working properly when retrieving data about available forms
8.7.1 16 Oct 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Text block toolbar works properly in the Backend editor
8.7 13 Oct 2025 1 new3 improved22 fixed
New
  • Add-on and extension exposure in the “Add Element” window
Improved
  • A Caching mechanism for the element edit window to improve editors' performance
  • Support expiry notification added to the plugin, and the notification mechanism improved
  • Improved compatibility with AddToAny Share buttons plugin
Fixed
  • The consecutive sentences check in SEO analysis panel works properly
  • Editor control access on mobile works properly
  • Titles have been improved for the parameters in the Backend editor
  • The Copyright element does not have spacing issues
  • Edit window dragging option works properly in the Frontend editor
  • “Call to action” element works properly
  • Textarea_html works properly in Firefox
  • Image preview in the Backend editor works poperly in Firefox
  • “Loading” state on the buttons works properly
  • Preformatted text does not overflow in the Backend editor
  • Nested elements are editable in the Frontend editor
  • Feature image settings work properly and not being impacted by drag and drop
  • Vulnerability resolved for the Revolution Slider element
  • Vulnerability resolved for encoded shortcodes
  • Element editor form for 3rd party elements works properly
  • The preview and editor views are synced properly
  • Keyboard shortcuts work properly
  • Apostrophes work properly in titles
  • Double quotes work properly
  • Select input styles work properly
  • Is working properly in the elements
  • Nivo Slider image is not getting shrinked
8.6.1 5 Aug 2025 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • WPBakery and WPRocket works properly
Fixed
  • Design Options saving works properly
8.6 4 Aug 2025 1 new8 improved29 fixed
New
  • Keyboard shortcuts are introduced for the common editor functions and documented in the knowledge base - http://kb.wpbakery.com
Improved
  • The default element icon for custom elements has been updated
  • Content deletion popup has been removed for consistency
  • The folder structure of the plugin has been updated
  • The UI folder structure has been refactored for better code quality
  • Vendor library management improved
  • The deprecated "Call-to-Action" button is being removed
  • Compatibility with Gutenberg improved via the Gutenberg element
  • Compatibility with WPML improved
Fixed
  • Single image works properly with on-click actions
  • Security is being improved for the Backend editor
  • Publish and Update buttons work properly in the Settings panel while using the Backend editor
  • Sanitization before saving user input is working properly
  • Custom CSS is not being lost when working with the WordPress page revisions
  • Front_enqueue_css element parameter is working properly
  • The editor does not strip tags for the buttons
  • The checkbox parameter works properly in grouped elements
  • Element parameters are being deleted properly with auto-save enabled
  • Icon sets are working properly inside the Message Box element
  • Monosocial icon set is working properly inside the editor
  • The Copyright element is being displayed properly
  • The edit element option works properly for nested elements
  • Editor panel switching does not trigger console errors
  • The Edge browser does not display the deprecation message
  • The AI credit usage report is being displayed properly
  • The color picker attribute is working properly
  • On-page settings work properly with the module manager and role manager
  • Empty space is being removed for large screens
  • Row layout fields are aligned properly for a better user interface
  • The undo option works properly with columns
  • The border radius option is available for simplified controls in Design Options
  • The editor works properly with the WordPress lazy loading controls
  • Titles in the grouped elements are encoded properly
  • Template previews do not trigger warnings
  • Element icons are displayed properly in Role Manager
  • Image gallery grid view is working properly with responsiveness
  • Custom CSS is being kept properly when editing the page with Quick Edit
  • Grid elements do not trigger warnings
8.5 17 Jun 2025 2 new6 improved16 fixed
New
  • The custom code (CSS, JavaScript) has been moved to a separate section in the navigation bar and does not require page reload
  • SEO prompts added to WPBakery AI for better search engine optimization
Improved
  • The row stretching has been updated for the use of CSS when applicable to improve performance
  • A link to the knowledge base has been added to clarify restrictions and warnings
  • An ability to enable the Backend editor by default for the Admin user role
  • The assets/js/editor/panels.js file has been refactored
  • Helpers have been refactored
  • The packages have been updated for keeping the codebase up-to-date
Fixed
  • The vulnerability issue has been resolved for the RawJS element
  • The Flickr widget has the proper image number displayed
  • Editor window tabs are working properly for the Call-to-Action element
  • Layout switch in the Backend editor does not trigger viewport changes
  • Cloning elements in the Backend editor does not trigger viewport changes
  • The default color option works properly with the auto-save option enabled
  • The Frontend editor works properly on websites with WordPress version 6 and below
  • Saving for general settings works properly when the default template has been set
  • The cloning option works properly on mobile devices
  • The category controls for the post settings work properly
  • The Gutenberg element has proper spacings applied
  • The row controls work properly inside the accordion element
  • After the publishing, redirect leads to a proper environment
  • Removing element templates does not trigger warnings and work properly
  • Element changes are applied properly for the custom design options
  • Redundant space in AI content has been removed
8.4.1 17 Apr 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • The post grid elements with custom heading work properly
8.4 15 Apr 2025 6 improved26 fixed
Improved
  • Consent has been added to the beta release controls
  • User experience for the template search has been improved
  • The navigation bar has been improved for mobile devices
  • The call to action element attribute names have been improved for a better user experience
  • Google Fonts loading has been improved for performance
  • WPBakery works properly with TranslatePress
Fixed
  • Toggle controls work properly in the Design Options controls
  • Custom JavaScript works properly in page settings
  • The save element button works properly for custom elements
  • Color consistency has been improved in the Frontend editor for better user experience
  • WPB AI prompt management has been improved
  • Role Manager backend editor enabled by default works properly
  • The undo button works properly on mobile devices
  • Custom color options work properly for the Chart element
  • The toggle container element works properly
  • Color transparency works properly in the general Design Options
  • The text block element output works properly with tags
  • The element edit controls are displayed properly on mobile
  • The frontend editor layout display improved
  • The template preview option works properly
  • The navigation bar position in the Backend editor has been improved for user experience
  • The separator with text element display in the Backend editor has been improved
  • The Google Maps element works properly with the Role Manager settings
  • The navigation bar does not overlap the WooCommerce bar
  • The image carousel element works properly
  • Z-index works properly for the editor tooltip
  • The color picker works properly
  • The text block element is being displayed properly in the Backend editor
  • The Grid Builder and grid elements work properly
  • The tooltip location has been improved
  • The icon libraries work properly for custom elements
  • The editor does not experience fatal error
8.3.1 18 Mar 2025 1 fixed
Fixed
  • WordPress preview now works properly
8.3 12 Mar 2025 5 new5 improved12 fixed
New
  • API for AI integration
  • Access page title settings directly from the title
  • Font Awesome 6 for icon element
  • New Google Maps element
  • Preview button for the Settings panel
Improved
  • Improved accessibility for tab element
  • Implement code-coverage for existing PHPUnit pipeline check
  • Improved accessibility for pagination dots for elements such as Pageable Container
  • "value_includes" dependency rule for elements
  • Placeholder option for input and textarea params
Fixed
  • Optimized admin-ajax.php calls
  • ACF element fields displayed properly
  • Scroll to element functionality when adding a template to a page
  • Undo works properly if template added
  • Add element window active tabs displayed properly
  • Element save title field displayed properly
  • Page settings panel displayed properly in case all modules disabled
  • Page settings panel displayed properly on mobile devices
  • Tour and Pageable container elements work properly
  • Page title displayed properly after template added
  • Beta version notifications displayed properly
  • Font Awesome doesn't show duplicates
8.2 3 Feb 2025 10 new2 improved10 fixed
New
  • Permalink option in frontend editor settings
  • Template dropdown in frontend editor settings
  • Page status dropdown in frontend editor settings
  • Manage menus option in frontend editor settings
  • Categories option in frontend settings
  • Tags option in frontend settings
  • Featured image option in frontend editor settings
  • Excerpt field in frontend editor settings
  • Author field in frontend editor settings
  • Option to allow/disallow comments and pingbacks
Improved
  • Option to hide the page/post title
  • Styling updated for consistency in the frontend editor
Fixed
  • AI window fields are now responsive on mobile devices
  • Resolved console warnings with WooCommerce
  • Addressed deprecated warnings with PHP 8.2
  • Resolved warning when adding icon element to editor
  • Fixed issue preventing posts from being moved to trash
  • Switching between editors no longer causes page reload
  • Default templates for post types now work correctly
  • Corrected element controls height
  • Replaced custom image caption function with native WordPress function
  • Resolved warning with empty icon element

2024 11 versions

8.1 10 Dec 2024 5 improved11 fixed
Improved
  • Raw HTML text area is being improved for accessibility and usability
  • Settings window updated for consistency and better UX
  • Custom CSS and JS in settings are being moved to a new tab
  • The "Save as draft" option is being added to the Settings window
  • Update and licensing mechanism is being improved for better handling of active licenses and support periods
Fixed
  • The navigation bar layout works properly
  • The "Submit for review" button is being displayed properly
  • The AI credit window works properly
  • The close edit window popup button works properly
  • Element editing works properly on Android devices
  • The WPBakery button is being displayed properly in other editors
  • The Pie chart element works properly
  • The ACF output works properly in grids
  • The Backend editor is loading properly
  • Error messages are being handled properly
  • The editor and Formidable Forms works properly
8.0.1 19 Nov 2024 3 fixed
Fixed
  • Inline colors work properly for the Custom Heading element
  • Background image and color notifications are displayed properly in the Backend editor
  • Empty space element works properly with em an rem values
8.0 11 Nov 2024 5 new11 improved3 fixed
New
  • Add description for rows to be displayed in the Backend editor for quick reference
  • Add an image to your page from your computer with drag-and-drop
  • Manually synchronize the latest Google Fonts from the WPBakery Settings
  • Connect your font libraries from Adobe Fonts to use in the editor
  • The "Copyright" element with dynamic year has been added
Improved
  • The color reset option has been added to the color picker
  • Responsiveness options have been improved for better user experience and reduced learning curve
  • Editor components have been updated to use CSS variables
  • The PHP configuration file has been updated
  • The navigation bar has been improved for consistency and better user experience on mobile devices
  • Element icons are being updated for a better user experience
  • The "Add Element" window has been improved for a better user experience
  • Tweet element updated to X
  • The plugin notification mechanism has been improved for versioning
  • The editor works properly with PHP 8.3
  • WPBakery works properly with the ACF checkbox field
Fixed
  • The module manager options do not affect the editors' settings window
  • WPBakery SEO is not affecting the Grid Builder
  • The Gutenberg element works properly
7.9 21 Aug 2024 6 new8 fixed
New
  • Ability to copy AI-generated content anywhere
  • The element window features the most used elements
  • A new color picker has been added to replace the existing one
  • Ability to define the preset color for the color picker in the WPBakery settings
  • Ability to disable "scroll-to-element" after adding in the Module manager
  • Define the height value for the row and section elements
Fixed
  • ACF element works properly in templates
  • AI-generated code is being inserted properly without any additional spaces
  • Slug adjustment works properly
  • Post grids are working properly in the layout with videos
  • Image gallery elements work properly and do not trigger errors
  • Element window timeout has been decreased
  • Grid Builder works properly with "scroll-to-element"
  • Grid Builder works properly with user roles
7.8 22 Jul 2024 2 new2 improved14 fixed
New
  • WPBakery AI credit usage data is available in the Settings and the AI window
  • Script loading is optimized based on the usage
Improved
  • The editor access buttons are located properly
  • The error handling is updated with more information available
Fixed
  • Content publishing and reloading redirects work properly
  • Security update for additional control over the user role access rights
  • Element edit window reacts to user actions (clicks) properly
  • The image carousel element has a correct placeholder image
  • The FAQ element toggles work properly
  • The editor works properly with PHP 8.2
  • Auto-update works properly with the TinyMCE text mode
  • WPBakery AI-generated code is added properly
  • Height mode in custom grid templates is working properly
  • The notification badge for the Settings works properly
  • Call to action element has proper margin-top
  • The AI icon is positioned properly
  • The notification popup works properly for all user roles
  • The editor works properly with product variations
7.7.2 19 Jun 2024 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Element save works properly on all environments
7.7.1 12 Jun 2024 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Column alignment works properly
7.7 10 Jun 2024 4 new10 fixed
New
  • WPBakery AI is available in the WordPress Classic editor
  • Module control added to disable module loading and improve the performance
  • Helper icons added to remove descriptions and improve the user interface
  • Element edit window caching added to improve the performance
Fixed
  • Shortcode Mapper works properly
  • Editor works properly in Safari
  • WPBakery works properly with Ninja Forms
  • Grid popups in the Frontend editor work properly
  • Background video for rows can be removed
  • Nested elements have proper control colors in the user interface
  • No title does not create extra space
  • Color box controls work properly
  • Styles from the design options are being applied properly
  • WPBakery improved against XSS vulnerabilities
7.6 10 Apr 2024 2 new3 fixed
New
  • Design Option displayed default values as placeholders for better UX
  • Element edit happens automatically without saving and can be reverted with Undo
Fixed
  • WP admin notifications work properly and can be disabled
  • Security improvements for the plugin
  • Masonry media grid element works properly in Firefox
7.5 21 Feb 2024 1 new1 improved7 fixed
New
  • Editor scrolls to elements as they are added to the page
Improved
  • Links from the editor to resources are updated
Fixed
  • Masonry media grid works properly
  • Editor controls are displayed properly for containers
  • Nested shortcode element containers work properly
  • Column controls work properly
  • Prettyphoto works properly with modified grid templates
  • Call to Action button positions text properly
  • Hoverbox element works properly in Safari
7.4 17 Jan 2024 4 new1 improved
New
  • An in-built SEO toolkit to analyze keywords
  • An in-built SEO toolkit to control Google snippet display
  • An in-built content analysis tools for higher quality content and SEO rankings
  • An in-built tool to control social media snippet display
Improved
  • WPBakery AI option is available for the new SEO toolkit

2023 6 versions

7.3 6 Dec 2023 1 new2 improved
New
  • Introduction popup added to inform about the new features of WPBakery
Improved
  • Structure and links updated in FAQ to reflect the changes in the knowledge base
  • License activation process improved after plugin installation and update
7.2 9 Nov 2023 2 new1 improved3 fixed
New
  • WPBakery AI assistant for text and code generation available in Beta
  • WPBakery AI assistant support for 3rd party add-ons available in Beta
Improved
  • RTL controls added to Accordion elements
Fixed
  • "Load more" buttons work properly in the grid elements
  • Initial tips and helpers are displayed properly
  • Undo/Redot button states are displayed properly
7.1 26 Sep 2023 1 new5 improved11 fixed
New
  • Copy/Paste functionality introduced for rows and elements to copy page-wide, site-wide, and between different websites
Improved
  • Blank page selection updated for better user experience
  • External library loading is optimized for better performance
  • Editor has been updated for the branding color consistency
  • Window position after element adding has been improved
  • Improved compatibility with WPML (Brazilian translation)
Fixed
  • Image filters work properly for uploaded images
  • “Custom color” option for separators work properly
  • Hidden fields are not displayed
  • Background video works properly on different viewports
  • The editor works properly with WooCommerce Shop Page
  • “Unsaved changes” notification works properly
  • Redirect from the Frontend editor to the Backend editor works properly
  • Native WordPress “lazy load” functionality works properly for WPBakery layouts
  • WPBakery page settings work properly
  • Row stretching option works properly
  • Editor acts properly if no content area has been defined in the layout
7.0 31 Jul 2023 5 new1 improved3 fixed
New
  • Blank page layout for landing pages or empty canvas
  • Custom JavaScript option for the site and page scope
  • Toggle container element
  • Pricing table element
  • Notification center for WPBakery in WP Admin
Improved
  • New WPBakery branding and UI/UX improvements
Fixed
  • Single image element works properly with dynamic content (ACF)
  • Compatibility with PHP 8.1 and 8.2 improved
  • Custom color attribute works properly in the Separator element
6.13.0 24 May 2023 2 fixed
Fixed
  • XSS vulnerability fix for elements
  • XSS vulnerability fix for the user roles
6.11.0 18 Apr 2023 1 new1 improved9 fixed
New
  • API for wordpress.com created to support integration
Improved
  • Access to templates is in compliance with the licensing terms
Fixed
  • "Add to Cart" of WooCommerce accepts multiple products
  • The editor works properly with Flex Slider
  • Row and column edit options are displayed properly
  • The Custom Heading element works properly
  • Changing element output does not add an empty script tag
  • WPBakery works properly with the Gutenberg content
  • The Custom Heading element works properly
  • Boxed and full-width layouts work properly with all major themes
  • Drag and drop for rows works properly in the Frontend editor

2022 2 versions

6.10.0 13 Oct 2022 2 new2 improved18 fixed
New
  • Introduce local Google Fonts
  • Compatibility for WooCommerce Tab Manager
Improved
  • Pie chart legend positions
  • Multiple translations improvements
Fixed
  • Rows full width logic
  • Remove all notices in FE editor
  • Controls sizing in FE editor
  • Translate keys in WooCommerce Posts Grid
  • Flexslider overflow in image gallery
  • Round chard legend position, allow to specify position
  • WooCommerce Shop page css
  • Remove dead css prefixes
  • Prevent issues with addPageCustomCss when passing a custom ID. Specifically the templatera shortcode passes a custom ID and so if the templatera shortcode is on the front page/homepage the template ID is not correctly passed
  • Custom accent color not working with the Separator with Text element shadow style
  • Youtube Video BG Auto Play Issues
  • License check logic
  • Edit form loading for async scripts
  • Warning on the removed default template
  • Automapper removing elements work properly
  • Get_the_excerpt filter arguments support WordPress 5.5
  • Admin access in multisite works properly
  • Edit-form initialization works properly
6.9.0 7 Apr 2022 1 new2 improved5 fixed
New
  • Filter to disable full width row JS
Improved
  • Option to set custom color for the round chart element
  • WPML compatibility improved with filters for images
Fixed
  • Raw HTML element works properly for WPML Translation Editor
  • Auto-mapper deprecation notice works properly
  • Template preview works properly
  • Stretched row works properly in WordPress default themes
  • Post grid works properly

2021 3 versions

6.8.0 20 Dec 2021 1 improved18 fixed1 removed
Improved
  • Deprecated jQuery removed from the plugin
Fixed
  • Button animation works properly on Safari
  • Image gallery works properly on WordPress 5.8
  • "Load more" button works properly to load content with Ajax
  • WPBakery works properly with Layer Slider
  • Role management for users works properly for the Super Admin role
  • WPBakery works properly with WPML
  • WPBakery works properly with ACF
  • Post grid loading works properly
  • Post grid categories work properly on mobile
  • Post grid autoplay works properly
  • Post grid works properly with ACF
  • Post grid images full sizes works properly
  • Scrollbar works properly for Raw HTML
  • Post grid pagination works properly
  • Charts work properly in the editor
  • Update filters for vc_shortcode_content_filter
  • Empty ACF values are not displayed
  • Editor loads properly for all user roles
Removed
  • Class WPBakeryVisualComposerAbstract will be removed in 6.9.0
6.7.0 6 Jul 2021 4 new1 improved6 fixed
New
  • Custom breakpoint controls to adjust stacking behavior
  • Option to disable animations in Masonry grid added
  • Filter for wpb map element settings added
  • Filter for changing heading tag added
Improved
  • WooCommerce does not generate warnings
Fixed
  • Lightbox image filenames are correct
  • Jump for “vclink” removed
  • Owl carousel does not mix content
  • Initial value on attributes work properly
  • URLs updated to https
  • Case sensitive single image size updated
6.6.0 22 Feb 2021 3 new2 improved4 fixed
New
  • PrettyPhoto removed and Lightbox2 added to the plugin (prettyPhoto will stay for backward compatibility)
  • Call to Action element allows to align titles and select tags
  • FlexSlider updated to 2.7.2 version and RTL support improved in WooCommerce products
Improved
  • $post variable added to the grid items filter ‘vc_gitem_post_data_get_link_real_title’
  • Catalan translation added
Fixed
  • Frontend editor initialization works properly
  • Drag and drop for section element works properly in the backend editor
  • WPBakery button in the Gutenberg editor works properly
  • Request element parameters are passed properly in the edit form

2020 3 versions

6.5.0 16 Dec 2020 2 improved6 fixed
Improved
  • Compatibility with WordPress 5.6
  • Compatibility with PHP8
Fixed
  • Template saving works properly
  • Super admin editor access in multisite works properly
  • SetPost() method do_action_ref_array passes arguments correctly
  • Modify with selected grid template loads properly
  • Edit with WPBakery in Gutenberg control appears correctly
  • Edit form loading spinner displayed correctly
6.4.2 17 Nov 2020 1 fixed
Fixed
  • WooCommerce 4.7 compatibility issues resolved
6.4.1 24 Sep 2020 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • German translation updated
Fixed
  • Role manager unfiltered html access improved
  • Role manager Frontend editor access improved