Droip is now Kirki.
Yup.
The builder you know remains the same at its core, but now it’s backed by a stronger foundation with expanded capabilities, pushing the boundaries of no-code website building.
And yes, this probably raises a few questions like what’s changing, why this is necessary, and what it means for you, but rest assured, we’re here to guide you through all of it.
Why This Rebrand Felt Necessary
This rebrand has been on the table for a while.
We’ve talked about it before, that since Droip’s launch, we’ve worked hard to improve its visibility on search engines, and the challenge was the word “Droip” being constantly autocorrected to “Drop”.
This made it difficult for people to find the product, even when they were actively looking for it. From discovering the tool to finding helpful resources, it created unnecessary friction.
After a lot of thought, we realised the solution was right in front of us.
Kirki, the product we already had in our hands, felt like the perfect fit to solve this puzzle.
It just made sense with its powerful theme customizer capabilities, established organic visibility, and the bigger community around it.
What Is Kirki
Kirki is a popular theme customizer framework in WordPress that we acquired back in 2023.
With over 500,000 users, it’s widely trusted and well-loved across the industry.
In WordPress, a customizer is where you adjust how your website looks, including things like colors, typography, date settings, and more.
A framework like Kirki makes it easy to add that experience to themes.
So, instead of creating custom controls from scratch, theme designers use Kirki’s 30+ customizer controls to add powerful, ready-made customization options directly into their themes.
Now, naturally, this raises a question – why build on Kirki instead of simply rebranding Droip?
Why Kirki And Not Just a Simple Rebrand
Why not just rebrand Droip?
Well, here’s the thing: Kirki has strong recognition in the WordPress community and a large, trusting install base.
Rebranding to a new name brings us back to square one, while replacing Kirki alienates this existing user base, losing the years of trust built.
Droip integrating into Kirki, however, evolves Kirki from just a customizer framework to a visual website builder and customizer, expanding Kirki’s dev-focused audience to a wider range of people and vice versa.
This transition is also not one-sided. In the age of AI, it also future-proofs Kirki as more than just a simple tool.
What This Means For You
Droip rebranding into Kirki is more than just a change in identity.
It marks the start of a new chapter, with the same core but moving toward a more accessible, modern, and intuitive web design experience:
Less Friction Finding Help
With Kirki’s established community, stronger reputation, and most importantly, improved visibility, it will be much easier to find the tool and the resources around it.
Kirki Theme Customizer
Kirki’s customizer and website builder now come together as one package.
So not only can you build complete websites with no code, but theme creators can easily design customizable themes.
This makes it a perfect solution for all things web design.
Expanded Capabilities
With the latest version of Kirki, you can also expect greater flexibility and powerful new additions to the builder for an even better visual design experience.
Larger Community
By becoming a Kirki user, you’ll be joining a much bigger community. This means more shared knowledge and a stronger collective voice.
What’s New in the Kirki Builder
With Kirki, it was all about streamlining the workflow and refining the creation experience.
After a year of research, what we landed on was the Infinite Canvas, a first for WordPress. This shift in pov paved the way for even greater flexibility and intuitiveness:
The Infinite Canvas
With Kirki’s all-new Infinite Canvas, you’re no longer stuck inside “four walls”. Instead, you can zoom in to work on the details and zoom out to get a bird’s eye view of your design.
Side-by-Side Responsive Views
The infinite canvas also paves the way for side-by-side breakpoint views.
This means you can build for tablet, mobile, and other devices in tandem with the desktop view instead of having to constantly switch between breakpoints.
Parallel Editing with Element Island
Layers now stay visible when adding elements from the Element Island or switching between pages, reducing friction.
Cleaner and More Guided UI
The UI has also been simplified and styled to match popular design tools, ensuring easy navigation and keeping things exactly where you’d expect them to be.
Refined Interaction System
Interaction in Kirki has been reworked with a dedicated tab and a more powerful timeline editor, complete with playhead scrubbing, bulk editing, and more.
How to Migrate to Kirki Pro
Here’s how you can migrate to Kirki Pro:
Before you begin: Back up your WordPress site before making any changes.
- From your WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
- Then, click Add New, search for Kirki, then click Install and Activate.
- In a separate browser tab, log in to Kirki.com using your Droip.com credentials. Everything, including your account and license info, has been migrated.
- From your Account dashboard, go to Subscriptions → Downloads and download Kirki Pro.
- From the Account dashboard, go to Subscriptions → Downloads.
- Back in your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Choose the file you just downloaded, click Install, and Activate.
- Go back to the WP Admin Panel → Plugins, locate Droip, and deactivate it.
- Once deactivated, a banner will appear at the top of your WordPress dashboard prompting you to migrate.
- Tick off the “I’ve backed up my site” checkbox and click Migrate to Kirki Pro to begin the migration.
- Once migration is complete, you should be able to use Kirki Pro without restrictions, with your license automatically added.
FAQ
To learn more, check out Kirki’s Installation & Update and License Key documentation.
1. What will happen to existing Droip sites?
Your existing sites will continue to work as expected. All you need to do is migrate after updating to the latest Kirki version.
2. Will my current subscription and license carry over?
Yes. Your existing subscription and license will remain valid without interruption.
3. Could I encounter any problems after updating to Kirki?
While the transition is designed to be seamless, it’s always good practice to take a backup and test updates on staging sites.
4. Who can I contact for help if something doesn’t work as expected?
If you need any help, feel free to reach out to the Kirki support team at [email protected]. We’re always here to help.
5. Where can I find more information on using Kirki?
You can explore our official site, documentation, video tutorials, and social media pages to learn and make the most out of Kirki.
Final Note
This move is not just about the product, but also the people using it.
With Kirki, we’re heading towards something bigger. A stronger identity, more shared knowledge, and a sturdier foundation to grow on.
We’re grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey.
If you’re ready to explore what this new chapter brings, get started with Kirki today.