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Kirki<\/a> is a freeform visual builder for WordPress and an advanced theme customizer<\/strong> that lets you design and build complete websites visually \u2014 without coding.<\/p>\n\n

Unlike traditional page builders, Kirki uses an infinite freeform canvas<\/strong>, giving you full creative freedom without rigid grids or layout restrictions.<\/p>\n\n

Build landing pages, business websites, blogs, and full websites with responsive controls, dynamic content, and powerful design tools \u2014 all inside WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd25 Why Choose Kirki?<\/h3>\n\n

Kirki combines a modern visual builder with WordPress's powerful customization system \u2014 so you can design freely without sacrificing flexibility.<\/p>\n\n

\u2714 Freeform canvas \u2014 no rigid layouts or constraints\n\u2714 Drag-and-drop visual editor with precise control\n\u2714 Responsive editing for desktop, tablet, and mobile\n\u2714 Built-in tools (forms, popups, dynamic content)\n\u2714 Clean, performance-focused output\n\u2714 Works with any WordPress theme\n\u2714 Built for designers, developers, and teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddf1 Core Features<\/h3>\n\n

Visual Website Builder<\/h3>\n\n

Design your website visually with full control.<\/p>\n\n

    \n
  • Freeform drag-and-drop editor<\/li>\n
  • Infinite canvas \u2014 no grid or column restrictions<\/li>\n
  • Real-time responsive editing (desktop, tablet, mobile)<\/li>\n
  • Pre-built components and layout blocks<\/li>\n
  • Global styles (colors, fonts, spacing)<\/li>\n
  • Version history and rollback<\/li>\n
  • Media manager for assets<\/li>\n
  • Light & dark mode interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u26a1 Dynamic Content & Smart Features<\/h3>\n\n

    Build scalable, data-driven websites.<\/p>\n\n

      \n
    • Dynamic content system (collections & templates)<\/li>\n
    • Conditional visibility controls<\/li>\n
    • Custom attributes for advanced control<\/li>\n
    • Developer-friendly extensibility<\/li>\n
    • Reusable design systems and components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83c\udfa8 Templates & Design Assets<\/h3>\n\n

      Start fast and customize everything.<\/p>\n\n

        \n
      • Ready-made website templates<\/li>\n
      • Pre-built sections and layout blocks<\/li>\n
      • Reusable design assets<\/li>\n
      • Import \/ export projects easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83e\udde9 Built-in Tools<\/h3>\n\n

        Everything you need \u2014 without extra plugins.<\/p>\n\n

          \n
        • Form builder with submission management<\/li>\n
        • Popup builder with visual controls<\/li>\n
        • Interaction and animation builder<\/li>\n
        • Icon library and media tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83c\udfac Interactions & Animations<\/h3>\n\n

          Create engaging, modern experiences.<\/p>\n\n

            \n
          • Visual animation builder<\/li>\n
          • Interaction timeline editor<\/li>\n
          • Custom transitions and effects<\/li>\n
          • Text animation tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \u2699\ufe0f Advanced WordPress Customizer<\/h3>\n\n

            Extend WordPress customization with powerful controls.<\/p>\n\n

              \n
            • 35+ customizer controls<\/li>\n
            • Real-time preview<\/li>\n
            • Automatic CSS generation<\/li>\n
            • Conditional logic support<\/li>\n
            • Developer-friendly API<\/li>\n
            • Performance optimized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udc65 Who Is Kirki For?<\/h3>\n\n
                \n
              • Designers who want full creative freedom<\/li>\n
              • Freelancers building client websites<\/li>\n
              • Agencies managing multiple projects<\/li>\n
              • Developers extending WordPress functionality<\/li>\n
              • Anyone looking for a no-code visual builder for WordPress<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\ude80 What Makes Kirki Different?<\/h3>\n\n

                Kirki is not just another page builder.<\/p>\n\n

                Instead of forcing layouts into rows and columns, Kirki gives you a freeform design experience<\/strong> \u2014 similar to modern design tools \u2014 while keeping the full power of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n

                Design freely. Build with WordPress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Support<\/h3>\n\n
                  \n
                • Community support: https:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/kirkicommunity<\/li>\n
                • Documentation: https:\/\/kirki.com\/docs<\/li>\n
                • Website: https:\/\/kirki.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  2. Search for Kirki<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  3. Click Install Now<\/strong> and Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                    Or manually:<\/p>\n\n

                      \n
                    1. Upload the plugin to \/wp-content\/plugins\/kirki\/<\/code><\/li>\n
                    2. Activate via WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n
                    3. Open Kirki and start building<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                      \n

                      Is Kirki free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes, Kirki is free to use. Additional advanced features are available in Kirki Pro.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      What's included in the free version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      The free version includes the full Customizer framework with 35+ controls, and the core visual builder. Kirki Pro unlocks advanced capabilities including dynamic content, the full interaction timeline, popup builder, and premium templates.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Do I need coding knowledge?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      No. Kirki is designed for visual, no-code website building.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Can I use Kirki with any theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes, Kirki works with any WordPress theme.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Is Kirki responsive?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes. You can design for desktop, tablet, and mobile.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Can I export my designs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes, import and export features are available.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Does Kirki support dynamic content?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes, you can create dynamic templates and data-driven designs.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Where can I get support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Free users can get help from the Kirki community on Facebook: https:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/kirki \u2014 thousands of designers and developers ready to help. Priority ticket support is available for Pro and Agency plan users at https:\/\/kirki.com\/support<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      I was using Kirki as a Customizer framework. Has anything changed?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Nothing. All existing Customizer controls are fully preserved. Your current setup will not be affected by the update. The visual builder is simply a new addition on top of the framework you already rely on.<\/p>\n\n<\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                      6.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Update: Theme header and footer display logic updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                        6.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                          \n
                        • New: Kirki is now a fully freeform visual website builder \u2014 design on an infinite canvas with no layout restrictions.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Rebranded from Droip to Kirki \u2014 the Customizer framework and the visual builder are now unified under one product.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Atomic design approach \u2014 compose from primitives, no pre-decided widgets, no component ceilings.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Responsive editing, full interaction timeline, form builder, popup builder, and dynamic CMS \u2014 all built in.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Real-time collaboration \u2014 design together on the same canvas simultaneously.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Staging mode, publish history, and rollback.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Figma to Kirki importer \u2014 import designs directly into the canvas.<\/li>\n
                        • New: Dev mode \u2014 full CSS visibility and clean markup for developer handoff.<\/li>\n
                        • New: 100+ premium template kits for faster launches.<\/li>\n
                        • New: White label support for agencies.<\/li>\n
                        • Update: Unified builder and Customizer experience.<\/li>\n
                        • Note: All existing Customizer controls are fully preserved. No changes to your current setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                          5.2.2<\/h4>\n\n
                            \n
                          • Fix: Color palette not displaying in the Customizer in certain cases.<\/li>\n
                          • Fix: Select field inside Repeater control not retaining the selected value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                            5.2.1<\/h4>\n\n
                              \n
                            • Fix: Fixed an issue where the file path was used incorrectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                              5.2.0<\/h4>\n\n
                                \n
                              • Update: Performance optimizations across the platform.<\/li>\n
                              • Update: Added compatibility with WordPress 6.9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                5.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Fix: Resolved the issue with fonts not loading properly.<\/li>\n
                                • Fix: Addressed deprecated errors to boost compatibility.<\/li>\n
                                • Update: Compatibility with WordPress 6.4 and PHP 8.2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                  5.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Update: Free and Pro merged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"A freeform drag-and-drop visual builder for WordPress and Customizer framework \u2014 design on an infinite canvas without coding, with built-in forms, ani …","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/29724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29724"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/themeum"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=29724"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=29724"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=29724"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=29724"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/am.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=29724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}