PixTypes vs Themify Builder (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PixTypes

PixTypes

2(2)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Themify Builder

Themify Builder

3.9(24)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View Themify Builder

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Themify Builder has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 24 reviews) while PixTypes leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PixTypes has accumulated 369K+ total downloads while Themify Builder has 600K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2/5PixTypes
Themify Builder3.9/5
Total Reviews
2PixTypes
Themify Builder24
Active Installs
10K+PixTypes
Themify Builder5.0K+
Total Downloads
369K+PixTypes
Themify Builder600K+
Support Resolution
N/APixTypes
Themify BuilderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoPixTypes
Themify Builder6 months ago
First Released
2015PixTypes
Themify Builder2018
Age
11 yearsPixTypes
Themify Builder8 years
WP Requires
6.0+PixTypes
Themify Builder5.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+PixTypes
Themify Builder7.4+
Business Model
FreePixTypes
Themify BuilderFree
Latest Version
2.0.0PixTypes
Themify Builder7.7.0

Rating Breakdown

PixTypes

2/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
50%

Themify Builder

3.9/5(24 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
8%
2
8%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

PixTypes Reviews

by marzren

Portfolio feature ruined my site

I have an existing portfolio with Jetpack and for some reason this plug-in is just not making my site work properly. I’ve tries almost all solutions but no to avail since a “required” but unhelpful pl

by bjshrestha

Broke my site

I recently updated wordpress to version 4.7.1. My theme required this theme as “Required” plugins. but as soon as I install this my site crashes with Fatal error. can you please update so that it will

Themify Builder Reviews

by wilm0

AMAZING

I have been using it for almost a year now and I love it. no hidden purchases or having to pay extra for the simplest features 🙂Love it This topic was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by wilm0.

by tspin625

Versatile

Nifty plugin that gives suprisingly enough power to create many layouts and designs. Keep it up!

by Droic

Long time user and have had to contact support over and over

Themify is great for extremely simple websites, like 1 page brochure websites or display a restaurant menu or something like that. If you want any more advanced features in perpetuity (over WordPre

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PixTypes or Themify Builder more popular?
PixTypes has 10K+ active installations while Themify Builder has 5.0K+. PixTypes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PixTypes or Themify Builder?
PixTypes has a 2/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Themify Builder has a 3.9/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are PixTypes and Themify Builder free?
PixTypes is free and Themify Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PixTypes or Themify Builder?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
PixTypes was last updated 1 month ago and Themify Builder was last updated 6 months ago.

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