Gutenberg vs Elementor: Customization and extensibility

Choosing between Gutenberg and Elementor depends on your website’s customization needs and architectural complexity.

Gutenberg can be customized without requiring additional plugins for basic adjustments like adding custom CSS. The Site Editor enhances this customization by allowing users to adjust global style elements and more using compatible block themes. Developers can also integrate dynamic content through custom fields or integrating APIs, making Gutenberg more flexible. While Gutenberg is relatively simple out-of-the-box, it can be extended with third-party block libraries and plugins.

Elementor, however, provides built-in customization features that exceed Gutenberg’s native capabilities. Theme Builder allows full control over every part of the site. Moreover, Elementor’s ecosystem of third-party add-ons, like Essential Addons for Elementor and The Plus Addons, introduces additional widgets, templates, and design elements.

Gutenberg relies on WordPress plugins and custom development for advanced customization. On the other hand, Elementor provides a wide range of built-in widgets, templates, and add-ons. These make customization more user-friendly and accessible for non-developers on a WordPress website.