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SiteOrigin

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WordPress Themes & Plugins
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Free WordPress Themes and Plugins - Lightweight WordPress Tools That Just Work

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Overview

SiteOrigin provides free, lightweight WordPress tools including a drag-and-drop page builder, widget bundle, and CSS editor. Built since 2012, it offers fast, flexible solutions with no bloat, no lock-in, and no surprises for building clean WordPress sites.

Features

20 features across 13 categories

Compatibility(1)

Theme Compatibility

Works with any WordPress theme without lock-in

Also in: Obsidian Sync, WordAi, Express Gateway

Editing Tools(2)

Live Editor

Real-time visual editing capability for page building

Rich Text Editor

Rich text editing capability for content

Also in: Cincopa, DesignEvo

Integration(1)

Block Editor Integration

Seamless integration with WordPress Block Editor

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Layout(1)

Row Layouts

Widget row layout system for flexible page composition

Also in: Elementor, Snappa, Chart.js

Layout Management(1)

Custom LayoutsPremium

Save and reuse proven layouts across multiple pages to reduce copy-paste workflow and maintain consistency

Navigation(1)

Conditional Navigation MenusPremium

Display navigation menus conditionally based on page or user criteria

Also in: Mode Analytics, monday.com, Jira

Page Building(1)

Page Builder

A drag-and-drop page builder that outputs clean, efficient code. Works with any theme, integrates with the Block Editor, and keeps pages loading fast.

Also in: Landingi, Leadpages, Instapage

Site Building(1)

Site Packs

Pre-built site packages for quick setup

Also in: Ghost, Statamic, Microsoft SharePoint

Site Management(1)

Maintenance ModePremium

Enable maintenance mode for seamless site updates without taking the site offline

Styling & Design(2)

CSS Installer

Tool for installing and managing CSS customizations

SiteOrigin CSS

Fine-tune the look of any WordPress theme with a visual CSS editor. See changes in real time without writing code or worrying about breaking the site.

Themes(1)

Themes

Free WordPress themes available through SiteOrigin

UI Components(1)

Lightbox FeaturePremium

Lightbox functionality for displaying forms and content in modal windows

Widgets(6)

Form Widget

Ready-to-use form widget for creating on-page forms and contact forms

Hero Slider

Hero slider widget for creating image slider sections

Image Widget

Widget for adding full-size images with customization options

Price Table Widget

Pre-built widget for displaying pricing tables

Slider Widget

Ready-to-use slider widget for image and content carousels

Widgets Bundle

Dozens of ready-to-use widgets including sliders, forms, price tables, and more. Can be used with Page Builder or dropped into any widgetized area on a site.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • ✓Page Builder
  • ✓Widgets Bundle
  • ✓SiteOrigin CSS
  • ✓Free Themes
  • ✓Community Support

Premium

Popular
$29/year
  • ✓All free features
  • ✓All addons
  • ✓Unlimited sites
  • ✓Custom Layouts
  • ✓Lightbox Feature
  • ✓Conditional Navigation Menus
  • ✓Maintenance Mode
  • ✓Priority Email Support
  • ✓Continuous Development
  • ✓60-day money-back guarantee

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for SiteOrigin. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SiteOrigin alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 20 features.

Buy SiteOrigin

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

Estimates based on 20 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.