Elementor

Elementor replaces the default WordPress editor with a visual, live front-end builder. You pick widgets from a left panel, drag them onto your page, and see the result instantly without saving or previewing. It handles headers, footers, single post templates, archive pages, and the whole theme via Theme Builder. More than 100 widgets cover forms, sliders, accordions, tabs, testimonials, and dynamic data from custom fields. The popup builder lets you design opt-in, alert, or modal windows with triggers based on scroll depth, exit intent, or time on page. Elementor handles responsive design with per-device margins, padding, and visibility controls. It integrates with WooCommerce for product grid, cart, and checkout customization. The free plugin at WordPress.org offers a solid set of core widgets and templates. The paid Pro version adds the Theme Builder, popup builder, form builder with integrations like Mailchimp and HubSpot, a motion effects module, and more premium widgets. Elementor also sells managed hosting through Elementor Cloud Website, and recently launched Elementor AI for generating text and custom CSS from prompts. It is built by Elementor Ltd., an Israeli company founded in 2016. The current stable release is 3.27.6 as of late 2024. If you want to design every part of a WordPress site without touching code, this is the most popular option.