Builderius Pro 0.12.1

Builderius Pro is a "Next Generation" site builder for WordPress that positions itself more as a Visual Development Environment than a standard page builder. While tools like Elementor focus on beginner-friendly widgets, Builderius is designed for developers and power users who want hand-coded precision with visual speed.

As of January 2026, Builderius Pro is recognized for its "zero-bloat" approach and its unique use of modern web technologies like GraphQL.

## 1. Key "Pro" Features

Builderius Pro unlocks advanced capabilities that allow for the creation of complex, data-driven web applications:

GraphQL-Powered Dynamic Data: Unlike most builders that use standard PHP loops, Builderius Pro uses a custom GraphQL engine. This allows you to query exactly the data you need (from ACF, Meta Box, or the WP Database) with much higher performance and less server overhead.

True Component Architecture: Create reusable components (like cards, headers, or buttons) with Properties. You can edit a component in one place, and it updates globally, while still allowing for "local" property overrides on specific pages.

Built-in Staging & Version Control: A standout feature. You can work in a "Development" branch that only you see. When ready, you "Release" it to the live site. It includes a one-click rollback feature if something goes wrong.

Full HTML/CSS Control: Every module in Builderius represents a specific HTML tag. There is no "div soup" (extra wrapper divs). You have direct access to CSS selectors, variables, and a "Code Mode" that syncs perfectly with the visual UI.

Advanced Dynamic Data: While the free version supports simple fields, Pro adds support for Repeater Fields, Flexible Content, and Relationship fields from ACF and Meta Box.

## 2. Technical Requirements & Compatibility

Builderius is built on a modern React-based architecture, making the editor interface blazingly fast.

Requirement

Specification

PHP Version

PHP 8.2 or higher is recommended. (It uses modern PHP 8 features for its GraphQL and template rendering engine).

WordPress

WordPress 6.0+ required.

Theme Compatibility

Works with any theme (including FSE/Block themes). It overrides templates at the theme level using "Template Apply Rules."

Browser Support

Chrome, Brave, Edge, and Firefox. (Note: Safari is generally supported for the visitor site, but the builder interface is optimized for Chromium-based browsers).

## 3. Builderius Pro vs. The Competition

Feature

Builderius Pro

Bricks Builder

Elementor Pro

Code Quality

Pristine. Semantic HTML only.

Very Clean.

Can be bloated (Div soup).

Logic

GraphQL / JSON-based.

PHP / Dynamic Tags.

Widget-based.

Staging

Built-in (Dev vs Prod).

Needs external plugin.

Needs external plugin.

Target User

Developers / Agencies.

Advanced Users.

Beginners / Designers.

## 4. Why Choose Builderius Pro?

Performance: Because it generates the leanest possible code and uses GraphQL, sites built with Builderius consistently score 95–100 on Google PageSpeed Insights out of the box.

SEO Advantage: Search engines prefer semantic, flat HTML structures. Builderius gives you 100% control over tags (H1-H6, <section>, <article>, etc.) without hidden containers.

Workflow: The built-in versioning system (Releases) means you don't need a separate staging site for minor design tweaks or template updates.

### Quick Setup Tip

When starting with Builderius Pro, it is highly recommended to use the "Releases" system immediately. Save your initial theme setup (Global CSS, Header, Footer) as "Release 1.0." This creates a safe restore point before you start building complex page layouts.

Would you like me to show you how to write a simple GraphQL query in Builderius to pull custom data from an ACF Repeater field?