If you’re building a modern WordPress website in 2025, you’re probably deciding between Divi and Elementor — two of the most popular drag-and-drop page builders. But in an age where speed = SEO + conversions, the real question is: Which one is faster? We’ve tested both builders in identical conditions to see how they perform in real-world scenarios.
🔍 Testing Methodology
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WordPress 6.5 with no extra plugins
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Basic homepage template from each builder
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Hosted on LiteSpeed server with no cache
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Metrics measured via PageSpeed Insights & GTmetrix
🚀 Elementor Performance (2025)
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PageSpeed mobile score: 91/100
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First Contentful Paint (FCP): 1.9s
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Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): 2.3s
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Time to Interactive (TTI): 2.1s
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Total blocking time: 50 ms
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Page size: 980 KB
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HTTP requests: 36
Pros:
✔ Lightweight with Hello theme
✔ Excellent modular control
✔ Faster when using optimized kits
Cons:
✘ Can get heavy with too many widgets
✘ Requires more third-party plugins for extended features
🎨 Divi Performance (2025)
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PageSpeed mobile score: 84/100
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First Contentful Paint (FCP): 2.2s
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Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): 2.6s
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Time to Interactive (TTI): 2.4s
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Total blocking time: 80 ms
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Page size: 1.2 MB
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HTTP requests: 42
Pros:
✔ All-in-one system, no extra add-ons needed
✔ Deep visual editing and animation
✔ Built-in A/B testing
Cons:
✘ Heavier out of the box
✘ Slower on mobile without optimization
🏁 Verdict: Which One Is Faster?
🏆 Winner: Elementor
Elementor beats Divi in almost every speed metric — especially on mobile and under default settings. It also produces fewer requests and a smaller page size when using the Hello theme. That said, Divi remains a powerful builder, especially for those wanting a built-in marketing suite.
If your priority is performance, Elementor is faster. But if you want design depth in one package, Divi is more complete.
Pro Tip:
Whichever builder you choose, pair it with:
✅ A lightweight theme (Hello, Astra, GeneratePress)
✅ Caching plugins (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache)
✅ Image compression + delayed JS
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