When it comes to page builders for WordPress, Oxygen and Bricks are two options that have been gaining popularity in recent months and years. Both are known for their performance and flexibility, but there are some differences to consider. In this article, I’ll compare the two and help you decide which one might be right for your project.
Oxygen Builder
Oxygen is the older of the two, having been around for a few years. It was developed by the same company behind WP All Import, a widely used plugin for importing and exporting content in WordPress. Oxygen used to be considered one of the top alternatives to Elementor and Divi in terms of performance and good GT Metrix scores. However, its future is being questioned now that the same company has started developing Breakdance, which has caused quite a discussion in the Oxygen users community.
Oxygen Builder Homepage
Bricks
On the other hand, Bricks Builder is a relatively new page builder that comes as a theme instead of a plugin. The main person behind Bricks is Thomas Ehring, a German living in Cyprus. Bricks quickly became popular and is the fastest-growing page builder among all, if we talk about the growing user base. Its main advantage is the flexibility it offers to users, mainly if we talk about layouts and dynamic data, where both Bricks and Oxygen are very powerful. Unlike Bricks, the Oxygen builder lacks a form builder.
Bricks Builder Homepage
Builder Speed
Since Bricks is newer and runs on Vue.js framework, the backend builder is significantly faster than Oxygen’s. It also has some game-changing updates scheduled for early 2023, such as a mobile menu builder and mega menu builder. Recently, the team also added CSS Grid support and PopUp builder, which were warmly welcomed by the Bricks user community.
Frontend Performance
Although Bricks is faster in the backend, websites made with Oxygen achieve better scores on Google PageSpeed Insights for mobile, which can have a positive impact on SEO. This is something to keep in mind when considering the performance of your site.
Performance of website built on Bricks Builder
Conclusion
In conclusion, if layout flexibility and promising future updates are important factors for you, Bricks might be the better choice. However, if performance is the most critical factor for your website, Oxygen may be the way to go. Ultimately, the choice between Oxygen and Bricks will depend on your specific needs and preferences, so it’s worth trying out both before making a final decision. I hope this comparison helps you choose the right page builder for your website.
