WordPress updates often bring new features, security fixes, and performance improvements to websites.
But sometimes these updates introduce changes that break existing page builder layouts completely.
The Bricks Builder layout that looked perfect before the update now appears completely broken everywhere.
Columns may overlap, margins may disappear, or entire sections may vanish from the page entirely.
This problem occurs because Bricks Builder needs to be updated to remain compatible with new WordPress versions.
Why WordPress updates break Bricks Builder layouts
WordPress core updates sometimes change how the REST API handles certain data formats and requests.
Bricks Builder relies on the REST API to save and load page layouts from the WordPress database.
Changes to CSS handling in WordPress can also affect how Bricks Builder outputs styles.
New versions of WordPress may deprecate JavaScript functions that Bricks Builder currently uses.
Without an update, Bricks Builder will continue using outdated methods that no longer work correctly.
How to check if Bricks Builder is compatible with the WordPress version
Navigate to the Bricks Builder website and look for the changelog or compatibility information.
Check the latest release notes to see which WordPress versions are officially supported.
Compare the installed Bricks Builder version with the latest available release from the website.
If the installed version is older than the latest release, an update is recommended immediately.
Contact Bricks Builder support if compatibility information is not clearly documented anywhere.
Step by step guide to fixing Bricks Builder after WordPress update
Follow these steps to restore Bricks Builder layouts after a WordPress update breaks them.
- Update Bricks Builder to the latest version available from the official website
- Check the Bricks Builder changelog for any WordPress-specific compatibility fixes
- Regenerate Bricks Builder CSS files from the settings panel after updating the plugin
- Clear all caches including plugin cache, CDN cache, browser cache, and server cache
- Save the permalinks settings by going to Settings → Permalinks and clicking Save Changes
- Check the browser console for JavaScript errors that might indicate compatibility problems
- Temporarily deactivate all other plugins to test if they cause conflicts with the new WordPress version
- Switch to a default WordPress theme to test if the problem is theme-related or Bricks-related
- Restore the previous WordPress version from backup if Bricks Builder update is not available yet
- Wait for Bricks Builder to release a compatibility update before updating WordPress again
How to restore a previous WordPress version from backup
Access the hosting control panel and navigate to the backup or restore section of the panel.
Find a backup that was created before the WordPress update that broke the Bricks Builder layout.
Select the files backup and the database backup from the same date and time period.
Restore both the files and the database to revert the website to the previous working state.
After restoration, disable automatic WordPress updates to prevent unexpected compatibility problems.
Bricks Builder compatibility troubleshooting reference table
Here is a reference table for diagnosing compatibility problems after WordPress updates.
| Symptom | Most likely cause | Recommended solution |
|---|---|---|
| Entire layout broken on all pages | Major compatibility issue with new WordPress version | Update Bricks Builder or restore previous WordPress version |
| Only certain elements broken on pages | Specific Bricks Builder features deprecated | Replace broken elements with alternative Bricks modules |
| Builder works but frontend looks wrong | CSS generation or caching issue after update | Regenerate CSS and clear all caches |
| Builder does not open at all after update | JavaScript compatibility problem | Update Bricks Builder and check browser console |
| Layout breaks only on specific devices | Responsive CSS changes in WordPress update | Review responsive settings in Bricks Builder |
For more information about Bricks Builder compatibility, visit the Bricks Builder page on wpwizzy.com.
Preventing Bricks Builder layout problems after WordPress updates
Always test WordPress updates on a staging website before applying them to the live site.
Keep Bricks Builder updated to the latest version before updating WordPress core software.
Read the Bricks Builder changelog to check for compatibility notes before any WordPress update.
Take a full backup of both files and database immediately before updating WordPress.
Disable automatic WordPress updates to control when updates are applied to the website.
Subscribe to Bricks Builder announcements to receive notifications about compatibility updates.