What is new in WPBakery 9.0?

WPBakery 9.0 is our biggest editor experience update in years, introducing a cleaner interface, redesigned editing windows, improved frontend controls and a modern navigation bar to make website building faster and more intuitive. Alongside the visual improvements, the release includes 200+ enhancements across performance, compatibility and stability, CSS loading optimizations, a new developer-focused Knowledge Base, and a redesigned attribute system that provides a more consistent and efficient editing experience.

Will WPBakery 9.0 work with my existing website?

Yes. WPBakery 9.0 is designed to be fully compatible with existing websites, preserving your content, layouts and shortcodes while introducing a cleaner and more intuitive editing experience. You can upgrade with confidence and immediately benefit from improved performance, compatibility and usability without rebuilding your pages.

How does WPBakery 9.0 improve website performance?

WPBakery 9.0 introduces smarter CSS loading and a range of performance optimizations designed to reduce unnecessary assets and improve loading efficiency. Compared to previous versions, it delivers approximately 50% faster Time to First Byte (TTFB), 40% improvements in Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) and First Contentful Paint (FCP), while reducing frontend asset sizes by up to 20%—helping websites load faster and feel more responsive.

Do I need to rebuild my pages after upgrading to WPBakery 9.0?

No. Your existing pages, layouts and content will continue to work after upgrading to WPBakery 9.0, so there’s no need to rebuild your website. The update enhances your editing experience with a cleaner interface, improved performance and modernized workflows while preserving backward compatibility with previous versions.

Does WPBakery 9.0 works with AI? How?

Yes. WPBakery 9.0 is designed to work seamlessly with leading AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others, allowing you to generate custom content elements, layouts or even complete pages. In addition, WPBakery includes built-in AI tools that help you generate and improve content, as well as create and refine custom CSS and JavaScript directly within the builder.

Can I update to WPBakery 9.0 with my existing license?

Yes. If you have a valid direct WPBakery license, you can update to WPBakery 9.0. Customers with an active support or Support Plus subscription receive automatic updates through WordPress, while customers without it can download the latest version from the Customer Center and install it manually. If you don’t have a direct license yet, you can purchase one to access WPBakery 9.0 and future updates.

Why should I choose WPBakery instead of another page builder?

WPBakery is the original WordPress page builder, trusted on more than 6 million websites worldwide and continuously refined through years of real-world use. It combines a simple, intuitive editing experience with extensive customization options for professionals and developers, while every major release is built with backward compatibility as a priority – helping protect your existing websites, content and workflows so you can upgrade with confidence.

Does WPBakery 9.0 works with WordPress block themes?

Yes. WPBakery 9.0 is fully compatible with WordPress block themes, allowing you to use the page builder alongside the latest WordPress technologies. Whether you’re creating new websites or maintaining existing projects, WPBakery integrates seamlessly into modern WordPress workflows while preserving the flexibility and compatibility it’s known for.

Is there a discount available for WPBakery?

Yes. To celebrate the release of WPBakery 9.0, we’re offering 10% OFF all WPBakery licenses and Support Plus plans for a limited time. Simply use the coupon code WPB9LAUNCH10OFF at checkout before August 31, 2026 to take advantage of this special launch offer.