This article breaks down the full timeline of Divi 5 milestones — from the initial announcement to the current public alpha — and provides an updated look at what’s next in 2025.
Divi 5 Timeline: Key Milestones and Releases
As of now, the Divi 5 release date is officially targeted for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, marking the final step in a long journey of development, delays, surprises, and innovation.
Date | Milestone |
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Nov 10, 2022 | Divi 5 Officially Announced — A full rebuild of Divi begins |
Mar 7, 2023 | Developer Alpha Released — First look for 3rd-party devs |
Aug 22, 2023 | Developer Beta Released — Expanded developer access |
Dec 20, 2023 | New Interface Revealed — Divi 5 gets a fresh UI |
May 1, 2024 | Public Demo Goes Live – Everybody can try it out |
Sept 30, 2024 | Public Alpha Released — Available for all members |
Jan 7, 2025 | Divi 5 Feature Swap Announced — New features announced |
2024–2025 | Ongoing Feature Releases and Sneak Peeks |
Q3 2025 | Divi 5 Public Beta expected — feature-complete and WooCommerce-ready |
Q4 2025 – Q1 2026 | Divi 5 Final Production Release — full upgrade path for Divi 4 sites |
What Is Divi 5?
Divi 5 is a complete rewrite of the Divi Builder — designed to fix performance bottlenecks, modernize the codebase, and enable faster development moving forward. Unlike previous updates, Divi 5 isn’t just a set of new features — it’s a brand-new foundation, optimized for speed, stability, and scalability.
Key goals of Divi 5:
- Eliminate the shortcode system in favor of structured data
- Deliver major speed and UX improvements
- Introduce a modern module architecture for developers
- Allow seamless upgrades from Divi 4
Divi 5 Today: What’s Available Now?
As of mid-2025, Divi 5 Public Alpha is live and updated every two weeks with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. According to Elegant Themes, it’s stable enough for use on new sites — though WooCommerce modules and a few features still are missing.
Track all updates in the Divi 5 Changelog
Recently added features include:
- Custom responsive breakpoints
- Class-based design presets
- Nested rows
- Module groups
- Attribute management
- Advanced units
- Search and filtering
New features to be added soon:
- Loop builder
- HSL color editing
- Flexbox design
- Full WooCommerce support
When Will Divi 5 Be Released?
Public Beta Release (Expected Late Summer 2025)
Elegant Themes has confirmed that the Public Beta release of Divi 5 is expected around Q3 2025. This release will be feature-complete and include WooCommerce modules, ready for wider adoption and final testing.
Source: Elegant Themes
Final Production Release (Q4 2025 or Q1 2026)
The official Divi 5 release date is currently scheduled for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026. This version will be available as a standard update for Divi 4 users, complete with backward compatibility and upgrade support.
Source: Elegant Themes
Plugin Developers Are Getting Ready for Divi 5
Many third-party developers have already released or are actively testing Divi 5 compatible versions of their plugins and modules. Here are some Divi plugin developers that are actively telling us about their work on Divi 5 compatibility:
Divi 5 Release Date Summary
- Public Alpha: Available now for new builds
- Public Beta: Expected late Summer 2025
- Final Release: Estimated Q4 2025 or Q1 2026
Bookmark this page — we’ll update it as soon as the official Divi 5 release date is finalized.
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