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Gambol Builder

A modern, fully customizable WordPress theme and visual page builder built for complete ownership and performance. Features a modular component system, flexible layout builder, Git-based development workflow, and clean developer-friendly architecture. Lightweight, scalable, and 100% self-hosted with no third-party lock-in.

by Gambol · github.com/gambolthemes/gambol-builder · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/gambolthemes/gambol-builder/archive/refs/heads/main.zip

A performance-first visual builder for WordPress. Create stunning pages with powerful, lightweight blocks.

Description

Gambol Builder is a modern, performance-focused page builder that extends the WordPress block editor with powerful new blocks and features.

Key Features

  • Performance First - Lightweight blocks that don't slow down your site
  • Native Block Editor - Works seamlessly with Gutenberg
  • Responsive Design - All blocks are fully responsive out of the box
  • Clean Code - Outputs semantic, optimized HTML and CSS
  • Developer Friendly - Extensive hooks and filters for customization

Included Blocks

  • Container - Flexible container with layout controls
  • Section - Full-width sections with background options
  • Heading - Enhanced heading block with typography controls
  • Text - Advanced text block with rich formatting
  • Button - Customizable buttons with hover effects

Header & Footer Builder

Create custom headers and footers using the block editor:

  • Design custom headers and footers visually
  • Set display conditions per page/post
  • Sticky header support
  • Responsive visibility controls

Performance Optimization

Built-in performance tools to speed up your site:

  • Conditional CSS loading
  • Google Fonts optimization
  • Lazy loading for images
  • Asset optimization options

Theme Integration

Works with any theme, with enhanced support for compatible themes:

  • Layout width and breakpoint configuration
  • Template override system
  • Extensive hook locations for customization

Developer Features

  • Clean, well-documented code
  • WordPress coding standards compliant
  • Extensive filter and action hooks
  • Translation ready

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/gambol-builder directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
  3. Start creating content using the new Gambol Builder blocks in the block editor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with my theme?

Yes! Gambol Builder works with any properly coded WordPress theme. It integrates seamlessly with the block editor.

Is this a replacement for Gutenberg?

No, Gambol Builder extends the native WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) with additional blocks and features. It doesn't replace the editor.

Does this slow down my site?

No! Gambol Builder is built with performance as a top priority. Blocks are lightweight and CSS is loaded conditionally only when blocks are used.

Can I use this with other page builders?

Gambol Builder is designed to work with the WordPress block editor. While it can coexist with other page builders, we recommend using one page builder per site for best results.

Is it translation ready?

Yes, Gambol Builder is fully translation ready. You can translate it using WordPress's built-in translation system or contribute translations on translate.wordpress.org.

Where can I get support?

For support, please visit the WordPress.org support forum or our documentation.

Screenshots

  1. Block editor with Gambol Builder blocks
  2. Header & Footer Builder interface
  3. Performance optimization settings
  4. Global styles configuration
  5. Responsive editing controls

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Container, Section, Heading, Text, and Button blocks
  • Header & Footer Builder
  • Performance optimization tools
  • Theme integration system
  • Global styles support
  • Demo importer

Upgrade Notice

1.0.0

Initial release of Gambol Builder.

Privacy Policy

Gambol Builder does not collect any personal data from your website visitors or administrators. The plugin:

  • Does not use cookies for tracking
  • Does not send data to external servers
  • Does not include any analytics or telemetry
  • Stores all data locally in your WordPress database

For license validation (Pro version only), the plugin may communicate with our license server using only your license key and site URL. No personal data is transmitted.