Theme Updated Aug 20

Beaver Builder Theme

by Beaver Builder wpbeaverbuilder.com v1.7.20 Unlimited sites

Beaver Builder Theme is a WordPress theme built around visual, drag and drop site building. It gives beginners and experienced WordPress users a customizable base for blogs, portfolios, business sites and more, with templates to start from and control over headers, footers and content areas.

Version: 1.7.20
Released: Aug 19, 2026
Developer: Beaver Builder
Type: WordPress theme
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $7.19 a year on its own

What’s new in Beaver Builder Theme 1.7.20

Version 1.7.20 · Aug 19, 2026 Latest

ImprovedAdded comment form user accessibility improvements including adding visual asterisk hints, required field hints, aria-required attributes, visual validation for invalid input and more (#409)
ImprovedBootstrap 4 is now the default layout option for new sites (#359)
ImprovedPerformance: cache logo URL→attachment lookup to avoid FLTheme::logo() calling attachment_url_to_postid() on every front-end render (#486)
ImprovedServe translations from translate.wpbeaverbuilder.com (#494)

What it does

Building a WordPress site often means choosing between a rigid theme and writing custom code. This theme sits in the middle. You lay out pages visually with drag and drop tools, so no coding or design background is required, and you can start from pre-designed templates made for a variety of industries and site types. Layouts are responsive, so pages adapt to screens from desktops down to smartphones.

The theme suits a wide range of projects, including blogs, online stores, membership sites and landing pages. Full site editing lets you shape headers, footers and content areas. Developers get clean, well-documented code that can be customized and extended to fit existing workflows. Bootstrap 4 is the default layout option for new sites, and the comment form includes accessibility details such as required field hints, aria-required attributes and visual validation for invalid input.

Best for

Beginners building a first WordPress site without code
Freelancers and agencies building varied client sites
Developers who want clean, extendable theme code

Features

Drag and drop building

Arrange page content visually by dragging and dropping elements, so you can build and adjust layouts without writing any code.

Pre-designed templates

Start a project from a library of customizable templates designed for a variety of industries and site types, then adapt them to your content.

Full site editing

Control the design of headers, footers and content areas so the whole site follows a consistent look you set yourself.

Responsive layouts

Pages are built to adapt to different screen sizes, from large desktop monitors to smartphones, so visitors get a usable layout on any device.

Developer friendly code

Clean, well-documented code lets developers customize and extend the theme and fit it into the tools and workflows they already use.

Accessible comment forms

Comment forms include visual asterisk hints, required field hints, aria-required attributes and visual validation that flags invalid input for the person commenting.

Bootstrap 4 layouts

New sites use Bootstrap 4 as the default layout option, giving a familiar grid foundation for developers who work with that framework.

Beaver Builder Theme older versions

1.7.19.2Feb 31 improvement, 1 security fix
1.7.19.1Dec 5, 20251 improvement, 1 security fix
1.7.19Oct 28, 20252 improvements, 2 fixes, 1 security fix
1.7.18.1May 16, 2025
1.7.18Feb 21, 2025
1.7.17.1Nov 8, 2024
1.7.17Nov 5, 2024
1.7.16Jun 19, 2024
1.7.15.3Apr 12, 2024
1.7.15.2Feb 28, 2024

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

13 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.

Questions about Beaver Builder Theme

Do I need coding skills to build a site with this theme?

No. Pages are designed visually with drag and drop tools, and you can begin from pre-designed templates. Developers who do want to write code can still customize and extend the theme through its clean, well-documented codebase.

What kinds of websites can I build with it?

It is suited to blogs, portfolios and business sites, and it can also be used for online stores, membership sites and landing pages. Templates cover a variety of industries and site types to help you get started.

Can I customize the header and footer?

Yes. Full site editing gives you control over headers, footers and content areas, so you can design the entire site rather than only the content of individual pages.

Will my site work on phones and tablets?

The theme uses responsive design, so layouts adjust to different screen sizes, from desktops to smartphones. New sites also use Bootstrap 4 as the default layout option.

Is Beaver Builder Theme free?

The code of Beaver Builder Theme is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.

Which version of Beaver Builder Theme is this?

Version 1.7.20, released Aug 19, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.

How do I update Beaver Builder Theme?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Beaver Builder Theme automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.