Eight WordPress plugins have been highlighted for their ability to simplify site construction and maintenance throughout 2026. The selection focuses on tools that enhance editing, offer design flexibility, and streamline workflows for web professionals. These include page builders, booking systems, data visualisation tools, and animation creators.
The chosen plugins, such as Brizy and wpDataTables, represent advancements in WordPress functionality, making complex tasks more accessible. Across the board, these tools aim to improve site performance, support search engine optimisation, and ensure responsiveness across devices. They are presented as solutions for both new website builds and enhancements to existing platforms, prioritising ease of use over unnecessary complexity.
Brizy, a page builder, offers a clean interface with real-time editing, utilising over 500 pre-made blocks and 4000 icons. Amelia automates appointment and event scheduling, featuring a 'Packages' option to bundle services and reduce administrative tasks for businesses. wpDataTables transforms data into interactive tables and charts, with no apparent limit to the data it can manage and integrating with WooCommerce for product tables.
MapSVG provides a flexible mapping solution connecting database information to visual map representations, allowing for complex information windows and customisable objects. LayerSlider and Slider Revolution are presented as tools for creating animated sliders, hero sections, and visual content, with extensive template libraries and responsive editing capabilities. Slider Revolution's development team releases modern templates monthly.
IvyForms offers a lightweight form builder with drag-and-drop functionality, conditional logic, and spam protection, developed by the team behind wpDataTables and Amelia. Essential Grid provides flexible gallery and grid layouts using over 60 templates, supporting various content sources and offering visual skin editing. The selection suggests a move towards specialised plugins that offer significant functionality without overwhelming users.
