What You Need to Know About Divi 5 Public Alpha
Divi 5 Public Alpha is an early release designed primarily for testing purposes. While it’s tempting to jump in and start using it on your live sites, we strongly advise against doing so. This version is likely to contain bugs and issues that are typical of any Alpha release. The primary goal here is to help Elegant Themes identify and fix these issues before moving on to a more stable Beta release.
- Testing Grounds: Use Divi 5 Public Alpha on new or staging sites. This allows you to explore the new features without risking the integrity of your live websites.
- Known Issues: Expect some hiccups, particularly with headers and footers built using the Divi theme builder. While page content generally holds up well, theme builder elements may require additional work.
For more detailed insights, you can check out Elegant Themes’ announcement about the Public Alpha.
Our Testing with Divi 5 Pre-release Versions
At Divi Engine, we’ve been actively testing with the latest version of the Divi 5 Dev Beta (we do not have the Public Alpha yet) to see how it interacts with some of our most popular plugins, such as BodyCommerce and Divi Machine.
- Positive Compatibility: Overall, the backward compatibility has been impressive, particularly with page content.
- Styling Challenges: We’ve noticed issues with styling, especially with headers and footers created using the Divi theme builder. These elements may not render as expected, so proceed with caution.
- Divi 5 Progress: Despite these challenges, it’s clear that Elegant Themes is making great strides in ensuring backward compatibility with existing Divi 4 modules.
Our Plugins and Divi 5 Public Alpha: What to Expect
We share your excitement about the new possibilities that Divi 5 brings. However, it’s important to note that our the public versions of our plugins are not optimized for Divi 5 Public Alpha (or any pre-release Divi 5 versions). As much as we’d love to provide full support right away, we must prioritize our efforts on the official, stable versions of Divi.
- Support Limitation: During this Public Alpha phase, we will not be accepting support requests related to the Divi 5 Public Alpha. Our focus remains on ensuring that your live sites running on official versions of Divi continue to perform flawlessly.
- Ongoing Development: Rest assured, we’re working hard to make our plugins fully compatible with Divi 5. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to refine and adapt our products for this exciting new release.
Stay Updated with Our Dev Letters
We’re committed to keeping our community informed as Divi 5 evolves. Our regular Dev Letters will provide ongoing updates on the state of Divi 5 and our progress in making our plugins compatible. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our previous Dev Letters and videos for a deeper dive into what’s coming:
- Divi 5 Update #2 Video
- Divi 5 Update #2 Blog
- Divi 5 Update #1 Blog
- Elegant Themes Blog post about Divi 5 Alpha
Final Thoughts
The release of Divi 5 Public Alpha will mark a significant step forward, but it’s crucial to approach this early version with the right mindset. Use it as a playground for testing and exploration, but keep your live sites on the official, stable versions of Divi. We’re just as eager as you are to see our plugins in action with Divi 5, and we’ll continue to share our progress and insights through our Dev Letters.
Thank you for your continued support, and let’s look forward to what the future holds for Divi 5!
Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Warmest regards,
