How to Build Your Own SiteOrigin
Replace SiteOrigin with a custom build. Free WordPress Themes and Plugins - Lightweight WordPress Tools That Just Work
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 20 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 20 features
Widgets(6 features)
Ready-to-use form widget for creating on-page forms and contact forms
Hero slider widget for creating image slider sections
Widget for adding full-size images with customization options
Pre-built widget for displaying pricing tables
Ready-to-use slider widget for image and content carousels
+1 more in this category
Editing Tools(2 features)
Real-time visual editing capability for page building
Rich text editing capability for content
Styling & Design(2 features)
Tool for installing and managing CSS customizations
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.
Compatibility(1 features)
Works with any WordPress theme without lock-in
Integration(1 features)
Seamless integration with WordPress Block Editor
Layout(1 features)
Widget row layout system for flexible page composition
Layout Management(1 features)
Save and reuse proven layouts across multiple pages to reduce copy-paste workflow and maintain consistency
Navigation(1 features)
Display navigation menus conditionally based on page or user criteria
Cost Calculator
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