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f(x) Builder
A simple page builder plugin. The one you can actually use.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 20+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 13 Aug 2017
- Added
- Sep 2016
- Requires WP
- 4.5
- Tested up to
- WP 4.8.30
- Downloads
- 3,911
Our analysis
AI-assistedf(x) Builder is a WordPress plugin designed for creating visual columns in the post editor without the need for shortcodes. It allows you to enable the column feature for posts, pages, and custom post types through its settings page.
This plugin is suitable for users who want a straightforward way to manage column layouts in their content. It is open source and can be disabled without losing your existing content, although column formatting will be removed.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking for a simple page builder for column layouts.
What it does well
- ✓Provides visual columns in the post editor
- ✓No vendor lock-in; content is not lost when disabled
- ✓Simple to use
- ✓Supports 1 to 4 columns
- ✓Free and open source
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in August 2017
- •Tested only up to WordPress 4.8.30
- •Directory score of 44/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
f(x) Builder offers basic functionality for creating columns in WordPress posts and pages. However, its age and low directory score may raise concerns for some users.
From the developer
David Chandra Purnama's own description of f(x) Builder, lightly tidied.
f(x) Builder is a new page builder plugin that provides visual columns in the post editor without using shortcodes. From the setting page, you can enable it for posts, pages, and custom post types. There is no vendor lock-in. If you decide you no longer wish to use the plugin, you can disable it without losing your content (though you would loose the column formatting).
GITHUB
You can contribute to development at GitHub https://github.com/turtlepod/fx-builder
Features:
- Super simple to use.
- Visual columns in the post editor.
- If you disable the plugin, you content is not lost.
- Settings to enable/disable for each post type.
- 1 – 4 columns supported.
- Free, Open Source, GPL v2.0 or later license. 🙂 Use it to make something cool.
- Support available at Genbu Media.
Notes for developer:
GitHub
Development of this plugin is hosted at GitHub. Pull request and bug reports are welcome.
Tagged as
purpose
Page Builders
audience
Developers
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