Materialis Companion

79 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With around 6,000 active installs, it has a modest but real user base, scoring above average thanks to steady adoption relative to its niche.

Update Freshness

25/25

A recent update in May 2026 and WordPress 7.0 compatibility indicate the developer is actively maintaining the plugin.

User Rating

14/15

A 94 out of 100 score from 10 reviewers is excellent, though the small sample size means it should be read with some caution.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and a 0 percent resolution rate is a red flag, since there is no public track record of helping users troubleshoot issues.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 7.0 and requiring WordPress 5.6 or higher, compatibility is strong and forward-looking.

Scores higher than 68% of indexed plugins

About

The Materialis Companion plugin adds drag and drop page builder functionality to the Materialis theme.

Active Installs 6k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.7/5

Last Updated 2026-08-12 6:54am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.6+

Tested Up To 7.1

Security History

3 known vulnerabilities, all patched

3 Medium

Most recent: January 24, 2026

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What It Does

Materialis Companion extends the free Materialis WordPress theme with drag and drop page builder functionality, letting users construct custom layouts without touching code. It unlocks additional sections, templates, and design controls that integrate tightly with the parent theme. In practice, it acts as the theme's required companion to access the full visual editing experience promised by Materialis.

Who It's For

This plugin is built for site owners who have already chosen the Materialis theme and want a visual builder to assemble pages like portfolios, landing pages, and small business sites without hiring a developer. It fits creators who prefer working within one tightly coupled theme plus builder stack rather than mixing standalone page builder plugins. Freelancers, photographers, and small agencies running on Materialis will get the most out of it.

Who Should Skip It

Anyone not using the Materialis theme should skip this plugin, as it adds no value outside that specific theme environment. Users who already run Elementor, Beaver Builder, or the block editor will not need another page builder layered on top.

The Bottom Line

Materialis Companion scores 78.52 out of 100 and does its job well inside the Materialis theme, with strong maintenance and ratings. The lack of any public support activity is a real concern for users who may need help. It is a solid pick for committed Materialis users and a no-pick for everyone else.

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