Divi 5 is HERE!
Is Your Site Ready?
Professional migration with staging, testing, and support. One straightforward package, optional add-ons for complex needs.
2-4x
Faster Performance
40-80%
Reduced Processing Time
84%
Smaller JavaScript
100
PageSpeed Score Possible
Why This Matters
On February 26, 2026, Elegant Themes officially released Divi 5. This isn’t just another update—it’s the only path forward for every Divi website.
Here’s what Elegant Themes announced: “We will continue to support Divi 4 for at least an additional six months after the official release of Divi 5. You will have the option to opt in to Divi 5 or stay on the Divi 4 update path and continue to receive critical security and compatibility updates. After the grace period, the update paths of all Divi websites will converge, and Divi 4 websites will receive the Divi 5 update notification.”
Translation: You have until approximately August 2026 to upgrade on your terms. After that, Divi 4 support ends and your site will receive the Divi 5 update notification.
The real question: When that migration happens, do you want to discover problems live on your site during business hours, or find them safely in staging with professional testing?
Not an Update. A Complete Rebuild.
Three years in development. Every line of code rewritten. Performance and design capabilities that weren’t possible before.
Proven Performance Gains
Official testing shows dramatic improvements across every metric. Pages that took 2 seconds to load in Divi 4 now load in under 1 second.
41% faster response times on simple pages
47% smaller page sizes
Revolutionary Design System
Global Variables and Presets transform how sites are built. Define your brand once, change a color site-wide with one edit.
Site-wide updates in seconds, not hours
Modern Architecture
Eliminates outdated shortcodes in favor of modern JSON storage. The Visual Builder loads 2-3x faster—so fast the preloader doesn’t finish.
JavaScript reduced from 276kb to 45kb
Why Upgrade Now Instead of August?
Yes, you can wait. Here’s why you shouldn’t.
Control Your Timeline
Choose your own maintenance window. Not during your busy season. Not when you’re on vacation. Not randomly on a Tuesday morning when customers are browsing your site.
The choice: Professional testing vs. live discovery
Beat the Rush (The Hailstorm Analogy)
Try finding a roofer the day after a hailstorm hits your neighborhood. In August 2026, tens of thousands of Divi sites converge at once. Every developer will be slammed fixing migration issues.
Book now. Upgrade during YOUR slow period.
6 Months of Better Performance
2-4x faster site starting TODAY instead of August. For e-commerce sites, that’s 6 months of better conversion rates. For everyone, that’s 6 months of improved SEO rankings.
Performance improvements compound over time
Not Sure You Need Professional Help to Upgrade?
We agree that some of you are more than capable of doing this yourself; however, if you’re not sure this is in your wheelhouse, check out our Divi 5 Upgrade Assessment tool. It’ll help you decide.
6 Steps to a Safe Migration
Find problems in staging, not in production. No surprises, no downtime, no broken sites.
1
Comprehensive Audit
We identify every third-party plugin, custom code snippet, and potential compatibility issue before touching your site.
2
Staging Environment Clone
Your live site stays untouched while we test everything in a perfect replica
3
Automated & Manual Testing
Automated link and image checking across your entire site. Manual spot-checking of critical pages. Form submissions, WooCommerce checkouts, mobile responsiveness.
4
Issue Resolution
Address any compatibility problems discovered during testing. Many sites have zero issues.
5
Retest & Verify
Confirm all fixes work perfectly before going live.
6
Live Upgrade & Benchmarking
Execute the upgrade during your chosen maintenance window and prove the performance improvements with before/after metrics.
One Package, Clear Add-Ons
No tiers, no confusion. Professional migration for $495, with optional add-ons for specific needs.
PROFESSIONAL MIGRATION
$495
Complete Migration Package
What’s Included:
- Pre-upgrade compatibility audit – Check plugins, custom code, and theme customizations
- Staging environment testing – Find problems safely before they go live
- Core functionality verification – Test pages, forms, and integrations
- Scheduled production upgrade – During YOUR chosen maintenance window
- Performance benchmarking – Before/after metrics to prove the gains
- 30-day post-launch monitoring – Catch any edge cases after deployment
Optional Add-Ons
Only pay for what you actually need
Additional Multisite
+$200
Per additional site in your multisite network (first site included in base price)
Large Site Testing
+$100
For sites with 75+ pages (requires additional testing time)
Custom Child Theme Code
+$150
Code review and testing for custom Divi child themes
After-Hours Deployment
+$100
Schedule deployment outside business hours (evenings/weekends)
GUIDED MIGRATION
$245
DIY Upgrade with Expert Backup
Take control of your Divi 5 upgrade without going it alone. This package gives you everything you need to migrate your site yourself—a comprehensive checklist, testing templates, and troubleshooting guides—plus direct access to a Divi migration specialist when you need help.
Hit a theme builder conflict? Custom CSS not transferring? Console errors you can’t decode? Get real answers from someone who’s handled dozens of successful Divi 5 upgrades. No support queues, no ticket systems—just expert help when you need it.
Perfect for WordPress developers, technical site owners, and agencies who want to maintain control while having a safety net for the tricky parts.
Keep Your Faster Site Running That Way
Your Divi 5 migration delivers 2-4x better performance on day one. Our Monitoring Bundle makes sure it stays that way — automated backups, security scanning, uptime monitoring, and WordPress updates handled for you every month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t I just wait until August and click the button myself?
Absolutely. Elegant Themes is confident the migration will work for most sites. But if yours has custom code, specific plugin combinations, or hosting quirks, you’ll discover those problems live during business hours. Professional testing finds those issues safely in staging before they affect your customers.
Will my third-party plugins work?
Most will run in “backward compatibility mode,” which means they work but you don’t get Divi 5’s performance benefits on those pages. Major plugin developers are updating their products, but not all will be ready on Feb 26.
What if something goes wrong during migration?
This is exactly why professional testing exists. We find compatibility issues, broken integrations, and layout problems in staging—not on your live site. We have documented rollback procedures and fix issues before your customers ever see them. When you migrate yourself in August and something breaks, your site is down until you figure it out.
How long will the upgrade take?
The actual live site upgrade is 15-30 minutes. But the testing and preparation beforehand takes 5-10 hours depending on your site’s complexity and the experience of the person doing the migration.
What happens if I do nothing?
For 6 months, you’ll continue getting Divi 4 security updates. After that, Divi 4 support ends and your site will receive the Divi 5 update notification. You’ll migrate eventually—the question is whether you want professional testing and the ability to choose your timing, or whether you’re comfortable clicking that button yourself and dealing with any issues that arise live on your site.
Ready to Upgrade Safely?
Don’t let the February 26th deadline catch you off guard. Schedule your free upgrade assessment now.
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