Gutenberg is the modern block-based editor introduced in WordPress, allowing users to create pages with a visual drag-and-drop experience. Instead of using a single text area like the Classic Editor, Gutenberg uses blocks for text, images, buttons, embeds, and other elements.
Access the Editor:
Adding and Modifying Content:
Using Block Settings:
Publishing and Saving Changes:
👉 Best for: Beginners who want a simple, built-in WordPress editor without installing additional plugins.
Access the Classic Editor:
Editing Content:
Publishing and Saving Changes:
👉 Best for: Users who prefer the traditional WordPress interface without blocks.
Elementor is a drag-and-drop page builder that lets you design beautiful, custom pages without coding. It replaces the standard WordPress editor with a live visual editor, allowing full control over layouts, typography, and design elements.
✅ Elementor Free: Basic widgets (text, images, buttons, etc.), responsive design, and simple customization.
✅ Elementor Pro: Advanced widgets (forms, sliders, pop-ups), theme builder, WooCommerce support, and custom templates.
Open a Page in Elementor:
Using the Elementor Interface:
Adding & Customizing Elements:
Using Elementor Pro Features (If Installed):
Saving and Publishing Changes:
👉 Best for: Users who want complete design control with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Feature | Gutenberg (Default) | Classic Editor | Elementor (Free & Pro) |
---|---|---|---|
Ease of Use | ✅ Moderate | ✅ Simple | ✅ Very Easy |
Customization | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Drag & Drop | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Pre-Built Templates | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Pro) |
Best for Beginners? | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Best for Advanced Users? | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Pro) |