The Enable Divi Builder button is what gives you access to the Divi 5 visual editor on your posts, pages, and custom post types. Without it, there's no way to open the builder and start designing.
If that button isn't showing up, a few different things could be causing it - from a simple setting that needs to be switched on, to a plugin conflict or a server-side issue. This article walks you through each possible cause and how to fix it.
Before You Start
Make sure you're running the latest version of Divi 5. You can check by going to WordPress Dashboard → Appearance → Themes, clicking on the Divi theme tile, and checking the version number shown. If an update is available, apply it before continuing.
Scenario 1 - The Divi Builder Is Missing on New Posts or Pages
This is the most common cause - the Divi Builder simply isn't enabled for that post type.
Go to WordPress Dashboard → Divi → Theme Options
Click the Builder tab
Open the Post Type Integration sub-tab
Make sure the toggle is enabled for the post types you want to use Divi on - for example, Posts, Pages, or any custom post type
If those toggles are off, the Edit with Divi button won't appear when you create new content for that post type. Enable them, save, and try again.
Scenario 2 - The Divi Builder Is Missing on Existing Posts or Pages
If the builder was working before and has now stopped showing up on a post or page that already existed, the cause is usually one of the following:
A plugin conflict
A child theme conflict
Custom code interfering
A server-side issue
Work through these steps in order.
Step 1 - Enable the Safe Mode
Safe Mode is the fastest way to rule out third-party causes. It temporarily disables all plugins, your child theme, and any custom CSS or JavaScript - but only for you. Your visitors are not affected.
To enable Safe Mode:
Go to WordPress Dashboard → Divi → Support Center
Toggle Safe Mode on
Go back to the post or page where the builder is missing
Check if the Divi Builder now appears
If the builder appears in Safe Mode, something external is causing the conflict. Move on to Step 2.
If the builder still doesn't appear in Safe Mode - skip to Step 3.
Step 2 - Find the Conflicting Plugin or Code
Since Safe Mode confirmed an external conflict, work through this checklist:
Disable custom code first:
Go to Divi → Theme Options → Integration
Disable all custom code fields (header code, body code, etc.)
Check if the builder reappears
If that fixes it, one of those code snippets is the problem. Re-enable them one at a time to find the culprit.
If custom code isn't the cause - check your child theme:
Go to Appearance → Themes
Activate the parent Divi theme
Check if the builder reappears
If that fixes it, something in your child theme is interfering.
If neither of those work, check your plugins:
Go to WordPress Dashboard → Plugins
Deactivate all plugins
Check if the builder reappears
If yes - go to Plugins → Recently Active and reactivate them one at a time, checking after each one
The plugin that breaks the builder when activated is the conflict
Cache plugins are common culprits - they can minify JavaScript incorrectly and break the builder. Check those first.
Step 3 - Check for Server-Side Issues
If Safe Mode didn't fix the problem, the issue may be server-side rather than a plugin or theme conflict.
Check Divi's system requirements:
Go to Divi → Support Center
Check the System Status report
Any red indicators need to be addressed - contact your hosting provider to resolve them
Check your Permalinks:
Sometimes, permalink settings can cause loading issues with the builder.
Go to WordPress Dashboard → Settings → Permalinks
Switch to Plain
Save, then check if the builder loads
If yes, your previous permalink structure was part of the issue
Check for SSL/mixed content errors:
If your SSL certificate was installed after WordPress and your content was already set up, mixed content errors can prevent the builder from loading. Installing the Really Simple SSL plugin can resolve protocol errors in this situation.
Check for JavaScript errors in the browser console:
Right-click the page → Inspect → open the Console tab. Any red errors pointing to script files can help identify whether the server is blocking or incorrectly serving a file the builder needs.
Still Stuck?
If you've worked through all the steps above without a resolution, reach out to Elegant Themes support. Before contacting them, go to Divi → Support Center and enable Remote Access - this lets the support team inspect your setup directly and saves time on back-and-forth.