🧠 Introduction
Choosing the right page builder can change how fast, flexible, and user-friendly your WordPress website is.
Two of the most popular options are Elementor and Gutenberg.
In this guide, we’ll compare Elementor vs Gutenberg to help you decide which page builder is best for your WordPress site.
🔍 What Is Elementor?
Elementor is a drag-and-drop page builder plugin that allows you to design pages visually.
Key Features:
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Live frontend editing
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Pre-built templates
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Advanced design controls
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Works perfectly with Astra Theme
Best for:
✔ Beginners
✔ Designers
✔ Landing pages
🧩 What Is Gutenberg?
Gutenberg is the default WordPress block editor.
Instead of a single editor, it uses blocks for content elements like:
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Paragraphs
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Images
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Buttons
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Columns
Best for:
✔ Bloggers
✔ Lightweight websites
✔ Performance-focused users
⚖️ Elementor vs Gutenberg Comparison
🏎️ Performance
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Gutenberg: Faster (built-in)
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Elementor: Slightly heavier
👉 Winner: Gutenberg
🎨 Design Flexibility
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Elementor: Full design freedom
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Gutenberg: Limited styling
👉 Winner: Elementor
🧠 Ease of Use
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Elementor: Very beginner-friendly
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Gutenberg: Learning curve for new users
👉 Winner: Elementor
🔌 Plugin Dependency
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Gutenberg: No extra plugin needed
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Elementor: Requires plugin
👉 Winner: Gutenberg
🏆 Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Elementor if:
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You want beautiful designs
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You create landing pages
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You prefer drag-and-drop
Choose Gutenberg if:
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You want speed & simplicity
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You are a blogger
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You prefer default tools
📌 PingSlash Recommendation:
Use Gutenberg for blog posts and Elementor for pages.
🧠 Astra Theme + Page Builders
Astra works perfectly with:
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Elementor
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Gutenberg
This makes your website:
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Faster
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More flexible
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SEO-friendly
✅ Final Verdict
There is no “best” page builder for everyone.
Both Elementor and Gutenberg are powerful when used correctly.