Page Manager¶
Create, duplicate, delete, and switch between pages without leaving the Visual Builder.
Quick Reference
What it does: Lets you manage pages from within the builder, eliminating the exit-navigate-relaunch cycle. Where to find it: Left sidebar → Page Manager icon. Key features:
- Create new blank pages without visiting the WordPress dashboard
- Duplicate existing pages as starting points
- Switch to a different page for editing in one click
- Delete unused pages directly from the panel
ET Docs: Page Manager
Overview¶
The Page Manager turns the Divi 5 Visual Builder into a lightweight site management workspace. Instead of exiting the builder, navigating to the WordPress Pages screen, and relaunching the builder on a different page, you can perform all of those actions from a single panel inside the editor.
This is especially useful when working on small sites, landing-page funnels, or any project where you frequently move between a handful of related pages. The Page Manager eliminates the exit-navigate-relaunch cycle and keeps you in the design environment.
For additional reference, see the official Elegant Themes documentation.
Core Capabilities¶
| Action | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Create page | Add a new blank page from inside the builder | Start new pages without visiting the WordPress dashboard |
| Duplicate page | Clone an existing page as a starting point | Quickly scaffold pages that share a common layout |
| Delete page | Remove pages you no longer need | Keep the site tidy without switching interfaces |
| Open page | Switch to a different page for editing | Seamlessly move between pages in one session |
Workflow Comparison¶
Without Page Manager¶
- Exit the Visual Builder.
- Navigate to the WordPress Pages screen.
- Locate or create the target page.
- Launch the Visual Builder on that page.
With Page Manager¶
- Open the Page Manager panel inside the Visual Builder.
- Select the desired action (create, duplicate, delete, or open).
- Continue editing without any interface transitions.
When to Use the Page Manager¶
| Scenario | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Building a multi-page site from scratch | Create all pages in sequence without leaving the builder |
| Designing a sales funnel | Duplicate the base page, then customize each step |
| Cleaning up unused pages | Delete directly instead of switching to the dashboard |
| Editing related pages in a session | Open each page in turn to maintain design consistency |
Tips and Best Practices¶
- Use duplication for templated pages. If several pages share a layout (e.g., service pages), build one and duplicate it rather than starting from scratch each time.
- Save before switching pages. Unsaved changes on the current page may be lost when you open a different page.
- Combine with the Divi Library. For reusable sections that appear on many pages, save them to the Library rather than duplicating entire pages.
Version Notes¶
Divi 5 Only
This page documents Divi 5 behavior exclusively.
Troubleshooting¶
Feature Not Available
If the Page Manager is not visible, ensure you are running the latest version of Divi 5 and that your user role has the appropriate permissions in the Role Editor.
- Duplicated page is missing content. Ensure the source page was fully saved before duplicating. Draft or autosave content may not carry over.
- Cannot delete a page. WordPress may prevent deletion of the page set as the static front page or posts page. Change those assignments in Settings > Reading first.