Live Composer – Free WordPress Website Builder
by LiveComposer · Page Builders
Also makes 1 other plugin · 10.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Page builder for WordPress with drag and drop header/footer editing, responsive settings, and animations. Compatible with Gutenberg block editor.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 80/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
-20%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “page builder” for “live”. “page builder” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “live” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
80 health vs 72 average across 1,890 Page Builders plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →0.6%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 1.6M lifetime downloads are still running, below its category: the median Page Builders plugin keeps 2.4%, across 1,263 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Page Builders plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 33 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 40 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 212 reviews, smoothed to 4.34★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
41
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
25%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.0
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| composer | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| js composer | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| composer custom page | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| live editing | #3 | #5 | down 1 |
| visual composer | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| frontend page builder your tag | #10 | #9 | up 1 |
| website builder your tag | #13 | #20 | down 2 |
| landing page builder your tag | #13 | #16 | 0 |
| live | #14 | #13 | down 1 |
| drag and drop page builder your tag | #17 | #21 | up 2 |
| live editor | #11 | #13 | up 1 |
| ux builder | #11 | #12 | up 1 |
| live form builder | #12 | #17 | down 3 |
| mega menu builder | #24 | #18 | 0 |
| megamenu | #24 | #11 | 0 |
| drag and drop website builder | #20 | #23 | up 3 |
| landing builder | #21 | #23 | up 1 |
| wordpress page builder | #24 | #23 | 0 |
| frontend builder | #24 | #21 | — |
| page builder your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
156 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 19 listed. 137 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “page builder” for “live”. “page builder” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “live” sits at #14 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “landing page builder”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “website builder”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 29.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
33
releases in the last 12 months
1mo ago
latest release · v2.1.22 · 21 Sep 2026
82
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 38% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3.3 years ago; the previous band took 2.1 years to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 7 Feb 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ afiniweb11mo ago
This is the best plugin for website creation, and now with version 2.0 it’s even better. I hope it continues to evolve because it’s an excellent tool for anyone who works building websites. Congratulations to the Live Composer team.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Matt Steady1.1y ago
Really excellent page builder – makes great looking pages that are easy to maintain. Support is superb too.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ toomaj1.8y ago
Making an entire WordPress CMS and then designing and building your themes in Notepad is easier than using this theme. It’s like trying to use a Birmingham screwdriver to fix a watch.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gustavochico3.6y ago
Jesus Christ is this bad. Don’t bother. Actually deleted work without even saving, just accessing the editor. Don´t bother.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ augustobsb5.6y ago
Simply complete, if you buy the pro it is even better, I hope it will not be discontinued, I love this plugin, it makes my job a lot easier.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ yogajiwanjaya15.9y ago
I’ve been using Live Composer since 2016. I recommend using this plugin, it’s very easy to use compared to other page builder plugins
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ webfuturenews6.3y ago
I tried to move a progressbar modul on a different location per drag & drop, but nothing working. Not on Chrome or Firefox Browser, I am realy sad about that and i have to find a better solution for my website! 🤢👎
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ wardencenter6.9y ago
Don’t waste your time installing this plugin unless you plan on purchasing the full version. The free version literally does nothing more than what can be done in the native wordpress theme customization. This plugin shouldn’t even be available through wordpress. This topic was modified 6 years, 7 months ago by wardencenter.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.1.18 Improved security by escaping Download module tag URLs and names. 2.1.18
- — Version 2.1.17 Fix border width update issue in existing modules (Link, Button, Infobox Element Button). Handle image permission exceptions during project module UI rendering. 2.1.17
- — Version 2.1.16 Added new module Call to action (CTA). 2.1.16
- — Version 2.1.15 Fixed issues in the button module. Security improvement 2.1.15
- — Version 2.1.14 Minor bug fixes. 2.1.14
- — Version 2.1.13 Fixed carousel functionality in the Loops module. Fixed template part rendering in the Loops module and improved functionality. Minor bug fixes. Security improvement 2.1.13
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence1 open vulnerability affects the current version (2.1.22). 16 of 17 disclosed are patched.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Live Composer <= 2.1.21 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'dslc_module_downloads_output' Shortcode Content ↗2026-09-21 CVE-2026-16778 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.21 Patched in 2.1.22
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Live Composer <= 2.1.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via dslc_module_testimonials_output Shortcode ↗2026-08-31 CVE-2026-16786 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.19 Patched in 2.1.20
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Live Composer <= 2.1.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via dslc_module_projects_output Shortcode ↗2026-08-31 CVE-2026-16788 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.19 Patched in 2.1.20
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Live Composer <= 2.1.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'dslc_custom_field' Shortcode ↗2026-08-31 CVE-2026-16787 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.19 Patched in 2.1.20
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Live Composer <= 2.1.19 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'custom_id' Shortcode Attribute ↗2026-08-31 CVE-2026-13203 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.19 Patched in 2.1.20
- Open Medium · 6.4 Page Builder: Live Composer <= 2.0.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-12-22 CVE-2025-68598 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.0.6 No patch available
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Live Composer – Free WordPress Website Builder <= 2.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-12-16 CVE-2025-13537 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.0.2 Patched in 2.0.3
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Page Builder: Live Composer <= 1.5.42 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-06-19 CVE-2024-35779 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.42 Patched in 1.5.43
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Page Builder: Live Composer <= 1.5.47 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-06-18 CVE-2024-35768 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.47 Patched in 1.5.48
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Page Builder: Live Composer <= 1.5.23 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-01-03 CVE-2023-52193 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.23 Patched in 1.5.24
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Page Builder: Live Composer <= 1.5.22 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ↗2023-01-24 CVE-2022-4669 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.22 Patched in 1.5.23
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 71 languages, 0 at 90% or more
Plus 47 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Page builder for WordPress with drag and drop header/footer editing, responsive settings, and animations. C..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 19 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 19 of 19 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("made for", "designed for", "for developers").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Block editor, Yoast and 7 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 14 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,708 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "frontend page builder", "landing page builder" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2023-07-30 20K+ → 10K+ down after 776 days in tier
- 2021-06-14 30K+ → 20K+ down after 580 days in tier
- 2019-11-12 40K+ → 30K+ down after 437 days in tier
- 2018-09-01 50K+ → 40K+ down after 212 days in tier
- 2018-02-01 40K+ → 50K+ up after 299 days in tier
- 2017-04-08 30K+ → 40K+ up after 148 days in tier
- 2016-11-11 20K+ → 30K+ up after 56 days in tier
- 2016-09-16 10K+ → 20K+ up after 155 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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