Page Builder Framework is a free WordPress theme by David Vongries with 10K+ active installs, ranked #119 among the most popular WordPress themes today. It is rated 4.9/5 from 131 reviews and has been downloaded 941.5K times. The latest version 2.11.10 was released on April 13, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 93 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 25.1% of all tracked themes.
- Best position recorded: #23.
- Last updated 7 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 20K+.
Performance (Lighthouse)
- LCP
- 1.7s
- FCP
- 1.2s
- TBT
- 0ms
- CLS
- 0
- Page weight
- 38 KB
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Real-world usage
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #119 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #119 | ▼ 93 |
| September 2026 | #26 | ▼ 1 |
| August 2026 | #25 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 10K | — |
| October 2026 | 10K | −30K |
| September 2026 | 40K | +10K |
| August 2026 | 30K | — |
Websites using Page Builder Framework
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⌕Details
- Author
- David Vongries
- Version
- 2.11.10
- Last updated
- April 13, 2026
- Added
- March 21, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- —
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
Description
Page Builder Framework is a super fast, lightweight (less than 50kb on the frontend) and highly customizible WordPress theme made to work with all page builders such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin, Divi, Thrive Architect, Brizy and more. It can be daunting to look for the perfect theme to pair with the page builder you love. Page Builder Framework is the only theme that has been specifically created for Page Builders. It has been written from ground up with SEO in mind, is 100% Gutenberg compatible and follows the latest web standards (HTML5 and schema.org markup). With its minimalistic approach and lots of customization options in the WordPress customizer, it enables you to build almost any type of website such as a Blog, Portfolio website, Agency website or WooCommerce storefront. Agency owners and Developers love Page Builder Framework for its flexibility and extendability when it comes to building outstanding client websites. If you’re not a coder, don’t worry! With endless options in the WordPress customizer it’s the perfect fit for users at any skill level. Are you using a Page Builder and still looking for the perfect theme? Look no further.
FAQ
How many sites use Page Builder Framework?
Page Builder Framework has 10K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Page Builder Framework?
It is currently ranked #119 among tracked themes, with a peak of #23.
When was Page Builder Framework last updated?
The latest version (2.11.10) was released on April 13, 2026.
Who develops Page Builder Framework?
Page Builder Framework is developed by David Vongries.
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