If you're building a serious blog with Divi, you've almost certainly narrowed your plugin shortlist to two names: Divi Blog Pro and Divi Blog Extras. Both replace Divi's limited default Blog module, both support Divi 5, and both have large user bases — so which one should you actually install? In this comparison, we put Divi Blog Pro vs Divi Blog Extras head-to-head on modules, layouts, pricing, and Divi 5 support, and we'll be honest about where each one wins.
The Short Answer
Choose Divi Blog Pro if you want dedicated, purpose-built modules for each layout type (grid, list, masonry, tiles, carousel), plus modules Blog Extras doesn't have at all — a News Ticker, an Author List, and magazine-style Post Tiles — with a cheaper $29 entry price. Choose Divi Blog Extras if you specifically need its Timeline layouts or prefer one module that switches between 12 layout variations. Both work on Divi 4 and Divi 5, and both offer lifetime unlimited licenses — $149 for Divi Blog Pro, $99 for Blog Extras.
What Is Divi Blog Extras?
Divi Blog Extras, by DiviExtended, is one of the longest-running blog layout plugins for Divi — around since 2017 and powering more than 75,000 websites. It ships a single blog module with 12 layouts and variations: Magazine Grid, Timeline (horizontal and vertical), several Masonry variants, four slider effects, List, and Vertical Grid. Around the layouts it adds ajax numbered pagination, category filtering, custom post type support, related posts, post sorting, reading time, and a sidebar widget. It's a mature, capable plugin, and it's fully compatible with both Divi 4 and Divi 5.
What Is Divi Blog Pro?
Divi Blog Pro, by DiviPeople, takes the opposite architectural approach: instead of one module with a layout switcher, it gives you 8+ separate, purpose-built modules — Post Grid (1–6 columns), Post List, Post Masonry, Post Tiles, Post Carousel, News Ticker, and Author List. Each module supports category filtering, custom queries, custom post types, pagination, and full meta control. It runs natively on Divi 5 (and still supports Divi 4), and it's trusted by 100,000+ Divi users. You can read our full walkthrough in Divi Blog Pro for Divi 5.
Divi Blog Pro vs Divi Blog Extras: Comparison Table
| Divi Blog Pro | Divi Blog Extras | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 8+ dedicated modules | 1 module, 12 layouts |
| Grid layouts | Post Grid, 1–6 columns | Vertical Grid, up to 5 columns |
| Masonry | ✔ Post Masonry module | ✔ Masonry variants |
| Magazine cover tiles | ✔ Post Tiles module | Magazine Grid layout |
| News Ticker | ✔ | ✖ |
| Author List module | ✔ | ✖ |
| Timeline layouts | ✖ | ✔ |
| Ajax numbered pagination | Pagination | ✔ Ajax pagination |
| Custom post types | ✔ | ✔ |
| Divi 5 support | ✔ Native | ✔ |
| Entry price | $29/yr (3 sites) | $49/yr (unlimited) |
| Unlimited sites | $49/yr | $49/yr |
| Lifetime | $149 unlimited | $99 unlimited |
Layout Architecture: Dedicated Modules vs One Module
This is the deepest difference between the two plugins, and it matters more on Divi 5 than it ever did on Divi 4.
Blog Extras puts every layout behind one module's layout dropdown. That's convenient for trying styles quickly, but it means one settings panel has to serve twelve different layouts — and switching layouts can mean re-checking every design setting.
Divi Blog Pro gives each layout its own module, so the Post Masonry module only shows masonry-relevant settings and the News Ticker only shows ticker settings. On Divi 5 this pays off twice: presets are saved per module type, so your "blog grid" preset can't collide with your "ticker" styling, and each module slots cleanly into Divi 5's redesigned settings panel and Design Variables workflow.
The Modules Only Divi Blog Pro Has
- News Ticker — an animated headline strip for breaking news, announcements, or promotions. There's no equivalent in Blog Extras; you'd need a separate plugin.
- Author List — contributors with avatars, bios, and post counts. For multi-author blogs, this replaces a hand-built team page that goes stale.
- Post Tiles — full-bleed cover tiles with the title overlaid on the featured image, for publication-style featured sections.
If any of those three is on your must-have list, the comparison is effectively over — Blog Extras doesn't offer them.
Pricing: Lower Floor, Higher Ceiling
At the unlimited-sites tier the two plugins price identically: $49/year. The floors and ceilings differ. Divi Blog Pro offers a $29/year tier for 3 sites — ideal if you run one or two sites and don't need agency scale — while Blog Extras starts at $49 with no cheaper tier. At the lifetime tier the positions flip: Blog Extras is $99, while Divi Blog Pro's lifetime unlimited license is $149. For a freelancer with a personal site and a client project, the $29 entry is a 40% saving for the identical job.
Divi 5 Support: Both Ready, One Built For It
Credit where due: both plugins support Divi 5 and Divi 4, so neither strands you in the migration. Divi Blog Pro's modules run natively in the Divi 5 Visual Builder — full design controls, responsive settings, and preset support per module — and existing Divi 4 layouts carry through the automatic conversion. If you're planning your Divi 5 upgrade, our guide to the best Divi plugins in 2026 covers the wider compatibility picture.
When Divi Blog Extras Is the Better Fit
An honest comparison names the cases where the other tool wins. Pick Blog Extras if:
- You need a Timeline layout (horizontal or vertical) — Divi Blog Pro doesn't have one.
- Ajax numbered pagination is a hard requirement for your archives.
- You're already invested — existing sites built on its layouts have no reason to migrate for migration's sake.
- You want the cheapest lifetime license — Blog Extras' lifetime is $99 vs $149 for Divi Blog Pro.
Why Divi Blog Pro Is the Right Default
For everyone else — new builds, Divi 5 migrations, and anyone who wants their blog to look like a modern publication — Divi Blog Pro is the stronger pick in 2026:
- Purpose-built modules with focused settings instead of one module stretched across twelve layouts
- News Ticker, Author List, and Post Tiles — three modules the competition doesn't offer
- Native Divi 5 modules that play cleanly with presets and Design Variables
- A lower entry price ($29/year) and the same $49/year unlimited-sites tier
FAQ
Is Divi Blog Pro a good Divi Blog Extras alternative?
Yes. It covers the core layouts (grid, list, masonry, magazine tiles, carousel) with dedicated modules, adds a News Ticker and Author List that Blog Extras lacks, and starts $20/year cheaper.
Do both plugins work with Divi 5?
Yes — both support Divi 5 and Divi 4. Divi Blog Pro's modules run natively in the Divi 5 Visual Builder.
Can I run both plugins on the same site?
Technically yes — they register separate modules and don't conflict. In practice, pick one: two blog plugins means two sets of styles to maintain and extra assets to load.
Which is cheaper?
Divi Blog Pro starts at $29/year (3 sites) vs $49/year for Blog Extras, and both charge $49/year for unlimited sites. At the lifetime tier, Blog Extras is cheaper: $99 vs $149 for Divi Blog Pro's lifetime unlimited license.
Final Thoughts
Divi Blog Extras earned its reputation over nearly a decade, and if you need its Timeline layout, use it with confidence. But for a new Divi 5 site in 2026, Divi Blog Pro's dedicated-module architecture, exclusive modules, and lower entry price make it the better default. See every layout live on the Divi Blog Pro demo, or start from $29 on the Divi Blog Pro page.
