Elementor Website Builder vs Visual Composer Website Builder
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Elementor Website Builder | Visual Composer Website Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10M+ | 40K+ |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 7,297 | 220 |
| Support resolved | 61.2% | 0% |
| Rank by installs | #2 | #902 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Elementor Website Builder vs Visual Composer Website Builder is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, Elementor Website Builder sits at 10M+ active installs with a 4.5/5 rating from 7,297 reviews (rank #2 by installs). Visual Composer Website Builder is at 40K+, 4.6/5 from 220 reviews (rank #902). Support resolution is 61.2% for Elementor Website Builder and 0% for Visual Composer Website Builder. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts. Category: page-builders.