The WDesignKit Blog
Product updates, tutorials and announcements from the team behind templates, widgets and AI workflows for Elementor, Gutenberg and Bricks.
WDesignKit AI Templates now starts with one line about your site. Answer a few questions, set colors and fonts, test on a sandbox, then import.
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WDesignKit September 2026 update: Bricks widgets now register automatically, a Bricks MCP settings fix, six AI-compatible kits and four widgets built to move.
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Key Takeaways Elementor developer docs list 14 methods for a custom widget class, including register_controls(), render() and content_template(). WDesignKit Widget Builder opens with three panels, a Code Editor with HTML, CSS and JavaScript tabs, a Layout panel and a Controller panel. WDesignKit docs say the Create Widget popup asks for four items: builder, widget name, …
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Interior design website template picks from WDesignKit: two free PlanPro kits and three Pro Space-Creators kits, compared by portfolio, process and page count.
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Construction website template options from WDesignKit: BuildIQ Elevate, BuildIQ Nexus and Skyframe, compared by real page counts and the contractors each suits.
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Real numbers on WDesignKit’s free and Pro plans: exact template, widget, and active-website counts, so you know what upgrading actually unlocks today.
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See exactly what transfers when you import a Figma file into WDesignKit’s Elementor library, plus the step-by-step handoff workflow and common mistakes.
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Key Takeaways WDesignKit has no dedicated nonprofit or charity kit today; live marketplace searches for “nonprofit,” “charity,” “community,” and “corporate” all return zero dedicated kits. NexaByte is the closest live structural match, with team profiles, a portfolio-style grid that repurposes into a programs gallery, testimonials, and a built-in blog. CleanGeniux is a second Pro option …
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I get this comparison question constantly from freelancers switching off Envato Elements: “I already pay for Elements, why would I need a WordPress-specific template plugin too?” It’s a reasonable question, and the honest answer depends entirely on what you’re actually building. Envato Elements is a massive, general creative subscription that happens to include WordPress themes. …
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Every week someone asks me the same question in a WDesignKit support thread or a Facebook group: “how big is the library, actually?” It’s a fair question. Most template plugins either overstate their numbers or bury the real count behind marketing copy like “hundreds of designs.” So instead of another vague answer, here’s the actual, …
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A slow Elementor site is almost never Elementor’s fault. It’s usually the hosting, the images, or a template that was never built with performance in mind. I’ve pulled a real PageSpeed Insights run on one of WDesignKit’s own live template demos below so this isn’t just theory: it’s what a properly optimized Elementor page actually …
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I get asked a version of the same question every few weeks by gym owners and personal trainers building their first WordPress site: “do I really need a custom-built theme, or is a template kit good enough?” The honest answer, after watching WDesignKit users launch dozens of fitness sites, is that a well-built free kit …
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Elementor header templates explained: what needs Pro, how to make a header sticky, and the free and Pro WDesignKit menu widgets for Elementor and Bricks.
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Elementor WooCommerce templates explained: which store pages need Elementor Pro’s WooCommerce Builder, why checkout matters most, and where WDesignKit fits.
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AI website builder for WordPress explained: hosted builders, AI inside templates, and AI agents via MCP, plus where WDesignKit’s AI kit import and MCP fit.
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Elementor blog templates that work: single post and archive templates, Loop Grid vs Posts widget, the free block editor route and WDesignKit blog widgets.
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Bricks builder templates explained: the free design sets in every Bricks plan, Renmoe, Bricks Library and Frames, plus where WDesignKit’s Bricks elements fit.
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Free Elementor templates compared: Starter Templates, OceanWP, TemplateGoat and WDesignKit, with real template counts, hidden Pro dependencies and red flags.
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WDesignKit August 2026 update: AI-compatible kits, globals import, MCP abilities for WordPress 7.1, security hardening and optional data sharing explained.
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Switching page builders in WordPress: what survives the move, how to choose between the block editor, Elementor and Bricks, and how to protect rankings.
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Convert Gutenberg to Elementor without losing content: what stays in WordPress, when you need Elementor Pro, how to rebuild block patterns and protect rankings.
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Moving from Elementor to Bricks means no converter exists. Here is exactly what transfers, what you rebuild by hand, and how to sequence the migration safely.
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Explore salon and beauty website templates for WordPress, the booking stats that explain why they convert, and a live WDesignKit spa kit to start from.
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See dentist website templates for WordPress, real patient-research stats on why they matter, and three live WDesignKit medical kits ready to customize.
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Real estate website templates for WordPress: what agent sites need to convert, the honest gap in WDesignKit’s library today, and what to use instead.
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3 business website templates compared by their real pages: NexaByte, CleanGeniux and Forge Home, for Elementor and Gutenberg, with tiers and live demos.
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3 restaurant website templates compared by their real pages: SippinSpot, TasteWheels and Taj Bakery, for Elementor and Gutenberg, with tiers and live demos.
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Portfolio website templates compared by what is really inside each kit: page counts, project detail layouts and live demos for five free and pro WordPress kits.
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I have lost count of how many times I opened a blank Elementor canvas, stared at it for ten minutes, and closed the tab. A landing page is the one page on a site where ‘I will just build it from scratch’ quietly eats an entire afternoon: one hero section, three iterations of a …
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A widget you build in one workspace used to stay in that workspace. This month it stops being stuck. July was about moving work out of WDesignKit and onto whatever site needs it: widgets you can package as real WordPress plugins, a leaner template import, and an upgraded AI Template Import. Here’s what shipped. …
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Great workflows don’t just help you build faster. They cut the friction you didn’t notice was slowing you down. This June, WDesignKit tightened that experience further: smarter cross-domain workflows, a bigger Gutenberg toolkit, and new Bricks elements.
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Building websites should feel faster, smarter, and more connected. So this month, we focused on improving template workflows, expanding MCP capabilities, and adding more creative possibilities inside WDesignKit. From smoother imports to powerful new Bricks elements, here’s everything new in May. 🔥 Highlight of the Month Cross-Domain Copy & Paste You can now copy …
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AI is changing how modern WordPress websites are built and managed. From faster development to smarter automation, AI tools are helping teams work more efficiently. Using MCP Integration with WDesignKit, you can connect AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, VS Code AI tools, and other MCP-compatible platforms directly with your WordPress workflow. This allows AI …
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Building websites should feel faster and more connected, not fragmented. So in April, we focused on improving workflow efficiency, sharing capabilities, and overall performance inside WDesignKit. Here’s what’s new and what’s coming next. 🔥 Highlight of the Month Smoother Workflow with Widget Downloads You can now download WDesignKit widgets directly while importing templates, making …
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Making WDesignKit faster, smarter, and more powerful, that’s what we focused on this month. From performance improvements and AI support to new Bricks widgets, here’s what’s new and what’s coming next. 🔥 Highlight of the Month AI Chat Support We’ve introduced AI Chat Support to help you get answers faster while working.Whether you’re exploring features or stuck …
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Building websites should feel faster every month, not more complicated. So in February, we focused on speed, smarter AI workflows, and expanding creative possibilities inside WDesignKit. From performance upgrades and improved AI template imports to new Bricks widgets and fresh template kits, here’s everything we shipped this month (and a few things we’re quietly building next). 🔥 …
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January updates focused on making WDesignKit smoother to use, smarter with AI, and richer with new widgets and templates to speed up your builds. Let’s walk through what’s new and what we’re building next. 🔥— What’s New and What’s Coming Up What’s New Plugin Updates We’ve made the plugin experience more AI-friendly and workflow-focused: …
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This month, we focused on polishing the experience and adding features that make everyday work with WDesignKit smoother and more predictable. ❤️— What’s New in Widgets 🌟 — What’s New in Templates Have something you’d love to see in WDesignKit?We’d genuinely love to hear it. Just reply and let us know what could make …
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We don’t usually stop to look back. But 2025 felt worth pausing for. At the start of the year, WDesignKit had just over 7,000 users. By the end of 2025, it grew to 32,000+ users, with more than 25,000 new users joining along the way. That growth didn’t happen by chance. 2025 wasn’t about …
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The best things take time, and this one’s been worth every minute. It’s been quiet… but only because something big is coming. Like, really big. And we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been building behind the scenes. Not just an update, a complete revamp of WDesignKit from the ground up.Stronger, faster, and designed to …
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Your Private Hub to Store, Organize, and Share WordPress Design Assets Designing websites often involves juggling files across local folders, cloud drives, multiple tools, and endless zip exports. We have been there. That’s exactly why we created the WDesignKit Cloud Workspace, a centralized, secure space to manage everything from website templates and widgets to …
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Build Once. Use Anywhere. Tired of rebuilding the same widget over and over for Elementor, Gutenberg, or Bricks?We hear you. That’s why we built the 1-Click Widget Convertor, a time-saving feature inside the WDesignKit Widget Builder that lets you instantly convert widgets between major page builders. No more duplication, no more frustration. Just design …
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Your Monthly Dose of Inspiration, Updates & Pro Tips from WDesignKit! Here’s your May update from WDesignKit — new widgets, fresh templates, and exciting features coming soon to make your workflow smoother. Let’s get started! 👇 🔥— What’s New and What’s Coming Up This month, we focused on expanding our library with new widgets and templates to give you more …
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Build Once. Reuse Everywhere, No Coding Required. Building custom WordPress widgets used to mean juggling plugins, writing custom code, and dealing with scattered backups. After years of creating websites and talking with agencies, we noticed a recurring pain: creators needed a unified, easy-to-use system to build and reuse widgets across page builders, without relying …
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Design smarter. Build faster. With our all-new 50+ Figma Template Kits, you can now prototype and visualize stunning websites in minutes, before ever touching WordPress. We built these templates to save you time, elevate your design quality, and bridge the gap between design and development. What’s Inside? 50+ Figma Kits Each kit includes a …
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WDesignKit just got even better, here’s what we’ve been working on for you 👇 With our latest updates in Versions 1.2.3 to 1.2.5, we’ve added improvements that make importing templates and building widgets smoother than ever: Earlier in v1.2.4, we introduced the Section Edit Option inside the Widget Builder and fine-tuned the Elementor template import process. Back in v1.2.3, we …
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When you’re building a WordPress site, you shouldn’t have to start from scratch or settle for basic layouts. With WDesignKit, you get a full Templates Library packed with Template Kits, Full Pages, and Sections, all organized neatly by categories. Here’s a simple breakdown of what each one offers and how they can speed up …
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Build Beautiful WordPress Sites Without Repeating the Same Tasks Tired of setting up the same pages over and over again? With the WDesignKit Template Library, you get access to a huge collection of full website kits, individual pages, and sections, all designed to save time and help you deliver polished, professional websites faster. Why …
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Are you tired of the same old struggles every time you start a new WordPress project? Managing multiple plugins, themes, and custom code just to get things working. Digging through zip files for past designs. Wishing for modern effects but stuck without the technical skills. And then there’s the challenge of keeping everything in …
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