Bricks

bricksbuilder.io
Website Builder
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The visual site builder that grows with you

How to Replace Bricks

Overview

Bricks is an innovative, community-driven visual site builder theme for self-hosted WordPress websites. It empowering users to design unique, performant, and scalable websites without code. The builder combines visual full-site editing with professional-grade features like custom CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and HTML for developers.

Features

25 features across 12 categories

Accessibility(1)

Semantic HTML

Generates semantic HTML for improved accessibility and SEO

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Design(9)

CSS Class System

Setup your own CSS class system for better code organization and reusability

Custom Breakpoints

Set unlimited custom breakpoints for responsive design at any screen size

Flexbox & CSS Grid Layouts

Create flexbox & CSS grid layouts in seconds without limitations

Global Color Palettes

Create and manage global color palettes for consistent design across the site

Global Styles

Set up global styles to maintain consistency across your entire website

Pre-made Templates

Use and tweak ready-made templates to get started quickly. Jumpstart projects with pre-made wireframes and design sets – free of charge in every Bricks plan.

Responsive Design

Create pixel-perfect sites for every device with unlimited custom breakpoints. Features both desktop & mobile-first approach with the ability to view and make changes on any breakpoint directly in the builder.

Templates

Create and manage reusable templates for consistent design elements

Typography Management

Manage typography settings globally across your website

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Developer Tools(1)

Custom Code

Unlock unlimited potential by adding custom HTML, CSS, JS, and PHP into your site header, footer, or any other page for tailored website experiences.

Also in: Jobber, Hugging Face, 1Password

Dynamic Content(3)

Dynamic Data Tags

Utilize dynamic data tags to display dynamic content throughout your website

Query Loop Builder

Visually query your database with support for writing custom PHP queries. Enhance user experience with load more buttons, infinite scroll, AJAX pagination & loading animations.

Taxonomy Querying

Query taxonomies within the Query Loop Builder for advanced dynamic content

Also in: Divi

E-commerce(1)

WooCommerce Builder

Craft your entire WooCommerce stores visually. Design all shop, single product, archive, cart, checkout, and account pages with Bricks.

Interactivity(1)

Interactions

Create immersive, interactive websites by defining triggers & actions. Features click & hover triggers to show/hide elements with fine-tuned interaction conditions.

License Management(2)

License Whitelist/Blacklist URLs

Restrict license activation to specific sites using Whitelist URLs and Blacklist URLs features

Local & Staging Site Support

Use licenses on local and staging installations without counting against license limits

Logic & Automation(1)

Conditional Logic

Show content under specific conditions to create unique website experiences. Show/hide content based on a wide range of fully customizable conditions.

Navigation(1)

Menu Builder

Build accessible, bespoke menus to improve navigation with dynamic Mega Menus, mobile-optimized options, and seamless WordPress integration

Page Building(3)

110+ Elements

Access a comprehensive library of 110+ pre-built elements for building websites

Popup Builder

Build and customize popups for your website

Visual Full Site Editing

Easily create stunning pages with drag & drop, visual spacing, and nestable elements. Craft your website from header to footer and everything in between.

Performance(1)

Clean Code Output

Generate clean, optimized HTML and CSS code without unnecessary bloat

Testing(1)

Free Playground

Test Bricks for free at the playground with a custom, clean Bricks installation

Pricing

Starter

$79/year
  • 1 Website
  • Updates, all features and support
  • Full set of all available features
  • Regular updates
  • Technical support (email, forum)
  • Access to community templates
  • All 110+ elements
  • Query Loop Builder
  • Menu Builder
  • Popup Builder
  • WooCommerce Builder
  • Conditions & Interactions

Business

$149/year
  • 3 Websites
  • Updates, all features and support
  • Full set of all available features
  • Regular updates
  • Technical support (email, forum)
  • Access to community templates
  • All 110+ elements
  • Query Loop Builder
  • Menu Builder
  • Popup Builder
  • WooCommerce Builder
  • Conditions & Interactions

Agency

$249/year
  • Unlimited Websites
  • Updates, all features and support
  • Full set of all available features
  • Regular updates
  • Technical support (email, forum)
  • Access to community templates
  • All 110+ elements
  • Query Loop Builder
  • Menu Builder
  • Popup Builder
  • WooCommerce Builder
  • Conditions & Interactions
  • Applicable for Bricks Expert Listing

Ultimate

$599 (one-time)
  • Unlimited Websites
  • All future updates, features and technical support
  • Full set of all available features
  • Technical support (email, forum)
  • Access to community templates
  • All 110+ elements
  • Query Loop Builder
  • Menu Builder
  • Popup Builder
  • WooCommerce Builder
  • Conditions & Interactions
  • Applicable for Bricks Expert Listing

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Bricks alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.

Buy Bricks

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Bricks saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations