The best Divi freebies are current with Divi 5, clearly licensed, and small enough to test in minutes. Start with Divi Hat’s free layouts if you want quick hero, landing, and 404 pages. Use the official Divi Marketplace if you want vetted layouts or a free extension. Turn to code snippets if you like to tweak things by hand.
Searching for free Divi resources is messy. Results mix layouts, child themes, plugins, and snippets, and many pages sit behind email forms or hide their license terms. Some files were built for Divi 4 and misbehave on newer builds, and sites that give away premium plugins for free often bundle malware.
This list covers seven sources, from Divi Hat’s own giveaways to community code snippets. Each one shows what you get, how to install it, who it suits, and where it falls short. One caveat first: Divi itself is a paid theme from Elegant Themes, so every freebie here assumes you already run a licensed copy.
1. Divi Hat free layouts and opt-in freebies
What you get and how to use it
Divi Hat gives away free Divi layouts and email opt-in freebies. Past drops have included hero layouts, child themes, and landing pages, plus 404 and coming soon pages. The team behind them has 10 years of experience building sites with Divi.
Every layout in this list downloads as a ZIP that holds a JSON file. Follow these steps to import the layout into Divi:
- Unzip the download and keep the JSON file handy.
- Create a new page and activate the Divi Builder.
- Open the Import/Export (portability) menu, switch to the Import tab, and choose the JSON file.
- Click import, then swap in your own text, images, and colors.
To store a layout for later, go to Divi → Divi Library, click Import/Export, and import it there. You can then add it to any page with Add From Library. The same steps apply to every layout below, and menu labels may differ slightly in Divi 5.
A freebie is only useful if you can import it in two minutes and judge it on a real page.
Who it suits and what to watch
Pick these if you are a freelancer who wants to test the design quality before paying. They also suit a small business owner who needs a 404 or coming soon page today. The trade-off is the opt-in, since you give an email address to get the files.
A freebie will not build a whole site. If you outgrow the free pieces, the Standard Yearly Membership costs $79.95 per year and the Agency Lifetime Membership costs $297.95 once. Both cover unlimited sites, client sites included, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Skip that step if the free pieces already cover your project.
2. Free layouts in the Divi Marketplace
What you get and how to use it
The Divi Marketplace from Elegant Themes lists free layouts under its Free tag, and it is the safest first stop for a vetted download. Current free picks include Consulting, Social Copy Cat, Hero Sections – Polygon, and Ghita. Consulting alone has passed 4,000 downloads, which tells you real sites use it.
Filters help you cut the noise. You can set a price range, pick a category, and set a minimum user rating. Expect to sign in with your Elegant Themes account to download, and read the product page for the exact terms. Then import the file with the Divi Library steps from item 1. Some listings, such as the Divi Elathi premade sections kit, are Lite versions of paid kits, so treat them as samples rather than full sets.
The Marketplace’s free shelf is small, but everything on it is easier to trust than a random ZIP.
Who it suits and what to watch
Choose this source if you want one trusted storefront and a rating to check before you import. It suits beginners, and it suits anyone building for a client who wants to know where the files came from.
Expect a short list. A handful of free layouts will not match every niche, and a layout built for an older Divi version may need tweaks. Read the product page for Divi 5 support and the last update date. Skim the reviews for complaints before you build on a layout.
3. Free Divi child themes
What you get and how to use it
A free Divi child theme is a small ZIP that sits on top of Divi and holds your custom CSS and PHP. Because it is separate from the parent theme, Divi updates do not overwrite your changes. Some are bare starters with a stylesheet and a functions file. Others add a full design for a niche such as agencies, restaurants, or photographers.
Install one like any other theme:
- In WordPress, go to Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme.
- Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Activate the child theme and keep the parent Divi theme installed.
Add custom code to a child theme, never to the parent, or the next Divi update erases it.
Who it suits and what to watch
Developers and freelancers who add snippets should always run a child theme. Beginners who only use the visual builder can skip it. Agencies can keep one starter child theme and reuse it on every client site.
Activate a new child theme on a staging copy first and compare your key pages. A child theme written for Divi 4 may carry old CSS that clashes with Divi 5 modules. Read the license too, because some design-heavy child themes limit use to a single site.
4. Free Divi plugins and extensions
What you get and how to use it
Free Divi plugins fall into two groups. Divi extensions add modules or features to the builder, and general WordPress plugins work with any theme. The table shows where to look for each.
| Need | Where to look | Check before installing |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Divi modules or builder features | Free tag in the Divi Marketplace, Extensions | Divi 5 support, last update |
| SEO, caching, forms, security | WordPress.org plugin directory | Active installs, update date, reviews |
| Small visual tweaks | A CSS snippet (item 5) | Whether you need a plugin at all |
The Marketplace’s free extensions include Divi Migration Helper and Review Hub Lite. The Lite label usually signals a trimmed version of a paid plugin. To install a ZIP, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. For general tools, search the WordPress plugin directory and check how recently each plugin was updated.
Before you install a plugin, ask whether Divi or a ten-line snippet already does the job.
Who it suits and what to watch
Site owners who need one specific feature, such as reviews or migration help, get the most from free Divi plugins. Every extra plugin adds files that load on your pages. Install only what you need and test page speed afterward.
Treat "free" copies of premium plugins on unofficial sites as a red flag. Nulled files often hide malware, and you lose updates and support. Install new plugins on staging first, because Divi extensions are the most likely thing to break after a major builder update.
5. Free Divi code snippets
What you get and how to use it
Free snippets are copy-and-paste CSS, JavaScript, and PHP that add features without a plugin. Typical packs cover button and menu hover effects, popups, and PHP functions for Divi, WooCommerce, and WordPress in general. Here is a small CSS example that lifts every Divi button slightly on hover:
.et_pb_button {
transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.et_pb_button:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
}
Each type of code goes in a different place:
- CSS: your child theme stylesheet, Divi Theme Options, or the Customizer’s Additional CSS.
- JavaScript: Divi Theme Options, Integration tab.
- PHP: your child theme’s functions.php, or a small functionality plugin of your own.
Snippets beat plugins for small tweaks, but only if you know where each type of code belongs.
Who it suits and what to watch
Designers who are comfortable with a little code get the most from snippets. You get exact control and no extra plugin. A PHP error can take your whole site down, so back up first and edit on a staging copy. Keep FTP access ready so you can remove the code if the site stops loading.
Test your snippets again after each Divi update. Selectors that worked in Divi 4 can change in newer versions. Never paste code you do not understand, especially from a source you cannot identify.
6. Free header, footer, and popup templates
What you get and how to use it
Free Theme Builder templates cover the parts of a site that repeat on every page: headers, footers, and blog layouts. Community packs include transparent sticky headers, slide-in headers, footers, vertical menus with collapsible submenus, and popups built without a plugin. Slim email opt-in forms are common too.
Import a full template pack through Divi → Theme Builder. Click the Import/Export (portability) button, open the Import tab, and choose the JSON. If the header or footer is saved as a section for the Divi Library, import it there first. Then create a custom header or footer template and add the section from the library.
Headers and footers repeat on every page, so one good template saves more time than one good page layout.
Who it suits and what to watch
Pick these when the structure of the site matters more than page content. An agency that wants the same header on several sites is a good example. Many packs include CSS or jQuery in a Code Module. Move the CSS into your child theme stylesheet or Theme Options once, and the JavaScript into the Integration tab, so it loads site-wide.
Export your existing templates before importing, so you can roll back. Then test the mobile menu and the popup’s close behavior on a real phone, since that is where problems tend to show.
7. Free libraries from independent Divi designers
What you get and how to use it
Independent designers run freebie libraries with full-page layouts such as about pages, wedding pages, and hosting-business packs, plus child themes and sections. Some publish a new freebie every Friday. Others offer 100+ demo layouts. Many put the library behind a newsletter sign-up. Import each file with the steps from item 1, and use the Theme Builder steps from item 6 for headers and footers.
Community threads help you spot newer finds. The r/divi subreddit regularly asks which free plugins, snippets, and design elements people are using. Treat those tips as leads, then verify the download source yourself.
A free file with unclear license terms is not free once it lands on a client site.
Who it suits and what to watch
Designers who want variety and niche layouts, especially for client pitches, will like these libraries. Free files often come without support, so expect to fix small issues yourself. Run the same four checks on every download:
- Divi 5 compatibility is stated on the page.
- License terms are clear: single site or unlimited, and whether client use is allowed.
- The file comes from the designer’s own site, not a reshare.
- You import it on a staging site before it touches a live one.
Start with one freebie and test it
The best Divi freebies are the ones you can verify: a clear source, a stated license, Divi 5 support, and a clean import on a staging site. Layouts and templates save design time. Child themes protect your custom code. Free plugins and snippets add features, as long as you install only what you need.
Pick one item from this list, import it into a test page, and judge it before you build on it. If the free pieces cover your project, you are done. If you want a bigger set of ready-made designs for client work, browse the premium Divi 5 layouts from Divi Hat and compare them against what you have already tested.