Visual Composer has a new version. Here are some of the comparisons that jezweb documented for your reference.
User Interface
Old Visual composer
New Visual Composer
Old Visual Composer Add element page
New Visual composer Add element page
Additional Tools and Features
Choosing a layout is pretty easy from the main Visual Composer page. It displays the following default layouts
- Landing Page
- Call to Action Page
- Feature List
- Description Page
- Service List
- Product Page
New 4 elements have been added
- Flickr Widget – image feed from your flickr account
- Empty Space – add spacer with custom height
- Custom Heading – add custom heading texts with google fonts
- WP Archives – a monthly archive of your sites posts
Expandable/collapsible text block
Add element button can be easily accessed in two ways
- using the (+) plus sign from the upper left corner of Visual Composer
- using the Add element button at the center
Adding a text block is a breeze using the Add text block button from the center of the page
Preview and other buttons stay on top while scrolling down to the bottom of the page
Small popup menu when you hover on an item
How to use the new Visual Composer?
Templates can be accessed using the table icon
Delete a row using the trash bin icon
Drag text blocks to reposition using the drag icon
Add custom CSS using a gear icon
Frontend edit using Frontend button
