Classic Widgets vs Page Builder by SiteOrigin: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

Classic Widgets
C
2M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
VS
Page Builder by SiteOrigin
B-
500K+ installs · 4.8/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClassic WidgetsPage Builder by SiteOrigin
Active Installs2.0M+500K+
User Rating4.9/54.8/5
Speed ScoreCB-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP5.67.0.0
Last Updated2025-12-082026-01-07
Total Downloads7.1M+57.1M+
Verdict
FasterSiteorigin-panels
More FeaturesClassic-widgets
Overall WinnerSiteorigin-panels
Full Reviews
Classic Widgets Performance ReviewPage Builder by SiteOrigin Performance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, Classic Widgets or Page Builder by SiteOrigin?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Page Builder by SiteOrigin scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Classic Widgets or Page Builder by SiteOrigin?
Page Builder by SiteOrigin is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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