Bricks Builder Statistics 2026
The Performance-First Page Builder That Developers Actually Want
Last updated: June 2026 | Data-driven analysis with transparent metrics
Bricks Builder has 150K+ active installs and is the fastest-growing commercial WordPress page builder. While Elementor dominates with 40-50% market share and Gutenberg grows at 145% year-over-year, Bricks is carving out a different space: clean code, lightning-fast performance, and a developer-first philosophy.
Key Bricks Statistics (2026)
0K+
Active Installs
55-0%
CWV Pass Rate
1.0MB
Avg Page Weight
+0%
2-Year Growth
Market Share of WordPress Page Builders (Active Installs)
45%
20.62%
16%
11%
1.5%
5.88%
Elementor
Gutenberg
WPBakery
Divi
Bricks
Others
Source: WordPress.org, BuiltWith | Note: Based on active installs and reported usage
WordPress Page Builder Growth Trends Over the Past 2 Years
250%
200%
150%
100%
50%
0%
-50%
Bricks
2-year growth rate: 250
Bricks
Gutenberg
2-year growth rate: 145
Gutenberg
Elementor
2-year growth rate: -15
Elementor
Divi
WPBakery
2-year growth rate: -25
WPBakery
Shows 2-year growth rate trajectories. Positive = growing market share, Negative = declining.
WordPress Page Builder Market Share & Positioning
Builder
Installs
Market Share
Trend
Elementor
10M+
40–50%
Declining
WPBakery
4.5M+
15–18%
Declining
Divi
3M+
10–12%
Stable
Beaver Builder
600K+
3–4%
Declining
Bricks Builder
150K+
1–2%
Fastest growing
Breakdance
80K+
<1%
Growing
The Real Story: Bricks is tiny compared to Elementor. But the growth trajectory is completely different. Bricks has grown 250%+ over two years while Elementor's market share declined from 56% to 40-50%. That's not coincidence — that's market correction.
The Performance Gap
Core Web Vitals are a confirmed Google ranking factor. The numbers from HTTP Archive tell a clear story:
Code Output Comparison (Typical Page)
Metric
Bricks
Elementor
Divi
Gutenberg
Avg Page Weight
1.8 MB
3.2 MB
2.5 MB
1.5 MB
DOM Elements
400-800
1,500-3,000
1,000-2,000
300-600
CSS File Size
100-200 KB
400-800 KB
250-500 KB
50-150 KB
JS File Size
80-150 KB
300-600 KB
200-400 KB
50-100 KB
Source: HTTP Archive, community benchmarks (Colorlib, 2026)
Core Web Vitals Performance Metrics
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Bricks
CWV Pass Rate: 60%
Bricks
Elementor
CWV Pass Rate: 30%
Elementor
Divi
Divi
CWV Pass Rate: 42.5%
Gutenberg
CWV Pass Rate: 50
Gutenberg
CWV Pass Rate shows percentage of sites passing Google's Core Web Vitals. Higher is better. Bricks: 55-65%, Elementor: 25-35%.
Metric
Bricks
Elementor
Divi
Gutenberg
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)
2.2s
3.5s
2.8s
2.0s
FID (First Input Delay)
45ms
75ms
60ms
50ms
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)
0.09
0.15
0.12
0.08
CWV Pass Rate
55-65%
25-35%
40-45%
45-55%
Translation: Sites built with Bricks are literally twice as likely to pass Core Web Vitals as sites built with Elementor. This isn't just about user experience — it impacts SEO rankings.
Features & Pricing Comparison
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership (Unlimited Websites)
$2600
$2200
$1800
$1400
$1000
$800
$600
$400
$200
$0
Bricks (Annual)
5-Year Total Cost: $1245
Bricks (Annual)
Bricks (Lifetime)
5-Year Total Cost: $599
Bricks (Lifetime)
Divi (Annual)
Divi (Annual)
5-Year Total Cost: $297
Elementor Pro (Agency)
5-Year Total Cost: $2592
Elementor Pro (Agency)
Annual renewals included. Bricks offers lifetime licensing option. Lower is better for budget-conscious agencies.
Plan
Cost/Year
Sites Included
License Type
Bricks (Annual)
$249
Unlimited
Annual renewal
Bricks (Lifetime)
$599 one-time
Unlimited
Lifetime access
Elementor Pro (Agency)
$540
Unlimited
Annual renewal
Divi (Annual)
$297
Unlimited
Lifetime + Pro
Growth Trajectory (2024-2026)
Year
Active Installs
Annual Growth
Market Position
2024
40K
-
Emerging
2025
85K
+112%
Growing
2026
150K+
+76%
Accelerating
Key Insight: Growth is accelerating. Even with a 76% growth rate in 2026 (slower than 2025's 112%), Bricks is adding 65K+ new installs annually. This isn't hype — it's real adoption.
Key Takeaways
1. Bricks is real, not hype: It's smaller than Elementor, but growing faster with a clear philosophy: clean code and performance.
2. Performance isn't academic: A 55-65% Core Web Vitals pass rate vs. 25-35% directly impacts SEO rankings and user experience.
3. The market is splitting: Elementor remains the volume player. Bricks is the premium alternative for developers and performance-conscious agencies.
4. Growth is accelerating: 250% growth over two years isn't luck. It's real demand from developers tired of bloat.
5. You don't need every widget: Bricks has 100+ elements vs. Elementor's 200+, but every element is thoughtfully designed and performs well.
6. The ecosystem is maturing: Learning resources, community support, and addons are growing fast.
7. This is still David vs. Goliath: Elementor is 10M installs. Bricks is 150K. But David is growing while Goliath is shrinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many websites actually use Bricks?
Bricks now has over 150,000 active WordPress installs, which is roughly 0.3–0.5% of all WordPress sites and about 1–2% of the page builder market. That’s still a long way behind Elementor, which powers around 13.1% of WordPress sites and holds an estimated 40–50% share of the page builder market. But the interesting part is how fast Bricks is growing. Over the past two years, it has grown by more than 250%, showing much stronger momentum than its current market share might suggest.Is Bricks Builder stable enough for client work?
Yes. It’s past the “risky early adopter” phase. Thousands of agencies run production sites on Bricks. The builder is stable, updates are regular, and the support system works. It’s not as battle-tested as Elementor’s 10M+ installs, but it’s production-ready.
How does Bricks handle complex layouts?
Really well. The builder supports CSS Grid, Flexbox, complex nesting, and custom code blocks. You can build virtually any layout, but the code output remains clean. This is one of the key technical achievements.Is the learning curve steep?
Not particularly. If you know Elementor, you’ll pick up Bricks in a day or two. The interface is familiar but cleaner. The documentation is good and growing. The community is helpful.
What if Bricks goes out of business, like Oxygen Builder did?
That’s a fair concern, but I don’t think Bricks is in the same position. The team has been incredibly consistent with regular updates, quick bug fixes, and stable releases. They’re also focused on long-term innovation, introducing features like Components, Nested Elements, and the native Framework instead of just chasing trends.
Of course, no one can predict the future, but the team’s track record gives us confidence that Bricks is here for the long run.
Data Sources: WordPress.org, BuiltWith, HTTP Archive, Community Benchmarks (2026)
All statistics are based on publicly available data and community reports. Numbers reflect estimates and may vary based on data collection methodology.