# Developers

**URL:** https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/c/custom-module-development/9.md

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## [About the Developers category](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/about-the-developers-category/1214)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/about-the-developers-category/1214 "2019-04-27T01:19:15Z")

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Like to get your hands dirty to extend Beaver Builder products? Post your questions here and let the community of developers assist you.

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## [Transferring License from GoDaddy](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/transferring-license-from-godaddy/15867)

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**Author:** [@websitehelp](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/websitehelp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/transferring-license-from-godaddy/15867 "2026-09-29T20:51:07Z")

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I am trying to purchase a new license and transfer it from GoDaddy. When I purchase the new Beaver Builder License and place it in my website will that license cover All my beaver builder plugins?

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## [Creating Posts via REST API](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/creating-posts-via-rest-api/19177)

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**Author:** [@meltonstudios](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/meltonstudios)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/creating-posts-via-rest-api/19177 "2025-10-05T08:19:33Z")

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Has anyone ever tried to create a post from the rest api? Being that info is stored in \_fl\_builder\_data we should in theory be able to create a new post and prepopulate it with data. Could we clone a post and edit it or …

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## [How to get a list of where a module is used](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/how-to-get-a-list-of-where-a-module-is-used/19424)

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**Author:** [@normsim6257](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/normsim6257)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/how-to-get-a-list-of-where-a-module-is-used/19424 "2025-02-27T20:28:25Z")

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In BB Settings the Advanced Usage setting can be enabled to show how many times a module is used. Can someone tell me where this information comes from? Ultimately what I’m looking for is a way to find out where the mo…

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## [Posts block breaks beaver builder](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/posts-block-breaks-beaver-builder/19282)

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**Author:** [@Murtis](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/Murtis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/posts-block-breaks-beaver-builder/19282 "2025-02-13T18:03:06Z")

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I am having an issue with a posts block (all others are working properly so far). Whenever I click on it, the beaver builder breaks a in console, i can see the following error: Any ideas what is going on? I have alre…

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## [Custom module that makes an API call to dynamically display data](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-module-that-makes-an-api-call-to-dynamically-display-data/18837)

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**Author:** [@akaretas](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/akaretas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-module-that-makes-an-api-call-to-dynamically-display-data/18837 "2024-08-06T14:37:38Z")

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I am trying to create a custom module that will use settings data values to make an API call that will dynamically change the frontend value displayed. There will be an id field in the settings, that value will be used t…

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## [Global Colors are not available as options in the color picker for custom Beaver Builder modules](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/global-colors-are-not-available-as-options-in-the-color-picker-for-custom-beaver-builder-modules/18828)

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**Author:** [@roma](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/roma)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/global-colors-are-not-available-as-options-in-the-color-picker-for-custom-beaver-builder-modules/18828 "2024-08-06T14:35:43Z")

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Beaver Builder’s Global Colors feature is fantastic! However, I’m puzzled why the colors I set there only appear in the default BB module color picker presets, not in custom BB modules. Is this a bug, or am I missing som…

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## [Changing BB content, programatically?](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/changing-bb-content-programatically/18674)

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**Author:** [@dougcassidy](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/dougcassidy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/changing-bb-content-programatically/18674 "2024-06-20T17:22:30Z")

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I’m running a script to change the location of some img files. I’ve got images copied to new dir, img meta updated, etc etc. Even have it looking in the post\_content, to replace any references. This all works, except …

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## [Javascript conflict with beaver builder](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/javascript-conflict-with-beaver-builder/18658)

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**Author:** [@jast-vendasta](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/jast-vendasta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/javascript-conflict-with-beaver-builder/18658 "2024-06-14T11:25:43Z")

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Hi there, I added a lightbox for a video on my page, but the javascript seems to be conflicting with beaver builder. So when I am in the editor view, top beaver builder menu disappears. If I remove the javascript and re…

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## [Documentation on fl\_builder\_render\_js might be outdated?](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/documentation-on-fl-builder-render-js-might-be-outdated/18538)

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**Author:** [@jms\_smart](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/jms_smart)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/documentation-on-fl-builder-render-js-might-be-outdated/18538 "2024-05-07T12:53:06Z")

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The filter ‘fl\_builder\_render\_js’ looks to be outdated / missing 1 parameter in the documentation In the code it has 4 parameters, and the documentation has 3. The 4th is $include\_global which as I can see looks to be …

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## [Ways to load Post Carousel after page load (e.g. reinitializing or refreshing or resizing)](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/ways-to-load-post-carousel-after-page-load-e-g-reinitializing-or-refreshing-or-resizing/18365)

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**Author:** [@MTHoffmann](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/MTHoffmann)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/ways-to-load-post-carousel-after-page-load-e-g-reinitializing-or-refreshing-or-resizing/18365 "2024-03-12T13:20:22Z")

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I am using the Carousel within a column that is initially hidden and only displayed after it is triggered through a button click. To do this, I use display: none; and switch then to display: block; Apparently this kee…

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## [Assets to hidden modules still enqueued](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/assets-to-hidden-modules-still-enqueued/18152)

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**Author:** [@jms\_smart](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/jms_smart)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/assets-to-hidden-modules-still-enqueued/18152 "2024-01-09T16:52:09Z")

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I was creating a more of a global module for our customers, and was about to migrate over to the new module, and was for some reason getting a javascript error that came from a module that was hidden. I then started to l…

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## [Override thumbnails size in Gallery Module just for one module instance](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/override-thumbnails-size-in-gallery-module-just-for-one-module-instance/8487)

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**Author:** [@deryck](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/deryck)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/override-thumbnails-size-in-gallery-module-just-for-one-module-instance/8487 "2024-01-04T19:25:28Z")

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Hi, Gallery module has Collague and Thumbnails mode in settings. Collague is not grid perfect and it’s fine so Thumbnails is the best options if I want grid perfect gallery. The issue is Thumbnails always load thumbnails…

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## [Custom Module: right place to load options for Field Select dynamic before Module rendering](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-module-right-place-to-load-options-for-field-select-dynamic-before-module-rendering/17984)

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**Author:** [@mak74](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/mak74)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-module-right-place-to-load-options-for-field-select-dynamic-before-module-rendering/17984 "2023-11-24T18:02:45Z")

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Hello everyone, I want to create a select field in a custom module with a query via WP\_Query and custom fields, and a sorting by menu items: 'items\_list' =\> array( 'type' =\> 'select', …

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## [Add a repeater to BbModules](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/add-a-repeater-to-bbmodules/12358)

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**Author:** [@Daan](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/Daan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/add-a-repeater-to-bbmodules/12358 "2023-11-22T18:42:34Z")

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Hey everyone, I was looking through the developer documentation but couldn’t really find it, so I was wondering if anyone here knows. At the time of writing, I am making a module (source code below). That should conta…

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## [Is it possible to set global defaults per post type](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/is-it-possible-to-set-global-defaults-per-post-type/17918)

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**Author:** [@natereist](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/natereist)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/is-it-possible-to-set-global-defaults-per-post-type/17918 "2023-11-06T15:39:03Z")

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I’m wondering if it is possible to have different settings applied per post type? For example it might be nice to have specific settings on pages and different settings applied for posts. Page content and styling might h…

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## [Call to action widget just cycles](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/call-to-action-widget-just-cycles/17862)

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**Author:** [@myerzman](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/myerzman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/call-to-action-widget-just-cycles/17862 "2023-10-16T19:46:23Z")

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when I try to use a Call to Action widget, it just cycles, all other widgets are working.

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## [Filtering Autosuggest Field](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/filtering-autosuggest-field/12131)

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**Author:** [@jayhill](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/jayhill)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/filtering-autosuggest-field/12131 "2023-08-23T11:18:42Z")

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Hey there! I’ve got a question on properly filtering the get\_autosuggest\_values function from class-fl-builder-auto-suggest.php. I’ve successfully added my own custom action fl\_as\_hubspot in the fl\_builder\_autosuggest fu…

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## [Custom Module: Live preview using type "callback" is not working in multiple instances](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-module-live-preview-using-type-callback-is-not-working-in-multiple-instances/17430)

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**Author:** [@juls\_maennche](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/juls_maennche)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-module-live-preview-using-type-callback-is-not-working-in-multiple-instances/17430 "2023-06-21T14:20:35Z")

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Hi Community, I am relatively new to building custom modules. In my modules, I have fields that are connected to a preview using “callback” type. Here’s my sample code: “preview” =\> \[ “type” =\> “callback”, “callback…

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## [Dequeue BB Magnific Popup not working](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/dequeue-bb-magnific-popup-not-working/17393)

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**Author:** [@baterista](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/baterista)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/dequeue-bb-magnific-popup-not-working/17393 "2023-06-13T11:59:48Z")

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Hi, I followed the instructions given in this post to disable magnificpopup.js/.css: But the code snippet add\_filter( 'fl\_builder\_override\_lightbox', '\_\_return\_true' ); does not change anything. The magnificpopup.js …

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## [How to add advanced tab inside form setting](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/how-to-add-advanced-tab-inside-form-setting/17335)

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**Author:** [@juls\_maennche](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/juls_maennche)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/how-to-add-advanced-tab-inside-form-setting/17335 "2023-06-01T22:07:32Z")

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I manage to build a settings screen for my multiple fields using form type by using FLBuilder::register\_settings\_form() Inside the screen of my form settings it has General and Style tabs, now I want to add another tab f…

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## [Add setting fields for each field is it possible?](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/add-setting-fields-for-each-field-is-it-possible/17334)

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**Author:** [@juls\_maennche](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/juls_maennche)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/add-setting-fields-for-each-field-is-it-possible/17334 "2023-05-29T21:29:07Z")

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Hello everyone, I am very new to building beaver custom modules. I want to ask if possible to add tabs (general, style, advance) for each field inside the General tab of the module. it’s like adding settings fields for e…

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## [How beaver save page setting?](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/how-beaver-save-page-setting/17285)

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**Author:** [@Oli](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/Oli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/how-beaver-save-page-setting/17285 "2023-05-16T18:42:35Z")

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Dear all, Could you please tell me how beaver works, i mean how elements and css are saved ? In database (which table) or with files ? BR

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## [Migration failed ! Page style gone](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/migration-failed-page-style-gone/17273)

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**Author:** [@Oli](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/Oli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/migration-failed-page-style-gone/17273 "2023-05-12T10:44:56Z")

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Dear all, I push a copy of a LIVE wordpress website to another server to have a staging environment, with a database sql export and a copy of wordpress project. I have a problem with Beaver Builder Plugin (Lite Version…

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## [Set Posts Module Query through AJAX](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/set-posts-module-query-through-ajax/17075)

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**Author:** [@Zudie](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/Zudie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/set-posts-module-query-through-ajax/17075 "2023-03-15T16:51:50Z")

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How do I set the query of a posts module through AJAX? I need a custom product taxonomies filter for WC products that updates WC Products on the Shop page though AJAX. I know how to do this with pure WP (no BB), but thi…

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## [Custom Layout post terms, only show primary category](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-layout-post-terms-only-show-primary-category/16985)

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**Author:** [@sky4est](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/sky4est)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/custom-layout-post-terms-only-show-primary-category/16985 "2023-03-03T22:18:58Z")

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Hello, I have a custom layout for my posts module that I would like to only show the primary category on. I have this code (below) working but it seems to only grab the first category alphabetically. \[wpbb post:terms\_l…

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## [Critical error on my website](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/critical-error-on-my-website/16898)

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**Author:** [@techgaxa](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/techgaxa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/critical-error-on-my-website/16898 "2023-01-31T17:16:55Z")

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Hi there. I’m getting a critical error on my website, which is solved by deactivating BeaverBuilder, but that would not be a solution. Any idea what would cause this? FYI this is the site link: https://booking.yaalmozh…

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## [Redirect to “All Posts” list when pressing “Save Draft” and “Publish Changes”](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/redirect-to-all-posts-list-when-pressing-save-draft-and-publish-changes/14843)

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**Author:** [@ajenson](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/ajenson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 11:36am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/redirect-to-all-posts-list-when-pressing-save-draft-and-publish-changes/14843 "2022-12-17T11:36:10Z")

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Hello This has been asked previously but I am unable to find if it has been changed. I would like to redirect to “All Posts” list when pressing “Done” and “Publish Changes” in “Page Builder” rather than viewing the pos…

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## [Load beaver builder on page template without wp\_head and wp\_footer hooks](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/load-beaver-builder-on-page-template-without-wp-head-and-wp-footer-hooks/16591)

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**Author:** [@jonsisk](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/jonsisk)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/load-beaver-builder-on-page-template-without-wp-head-and-wp-footer-hooks/16591 "2022-11-04T01:25:22Z")

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Howdy! I’ve got a page with a single beaver builder row that I’d like to display without everything else from the wp\_head and wp\_footer hooks. I’ve built a page template that loads the\_content but without the head/foote…

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## [Update failed. The json is not a valid json response](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/update-failed-the-json-is-not-a-valid-json-response/16580)

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**Author:** [@AdanfopaService](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/u/AdanfopaService)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.wpbeaverbuilder.com/t/update-failed-the-json-is-not-a-valid-json-response/16580 "2022-10-31T20:14:33Z")

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Anytime I try to edit a page, I get this error. Initially all pages were disrupted and i had to disable all plugins and activate them one by one to check which was causing the error. I now have just woocommerce and beave…

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