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Wix Classic Editor
Wix Classic Editor is a drag-and-drop website builder for people who want a professional site without coding or design knowledge. It includes a CMS with custom collections, and online selling on the Core plan and above.
Checked on 2026-11-01. Always confirm on the official website.
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Good for no-code sites with a CMS and a store; the visual design cannot be exported.
From
17$ per month on the Light plan
Moving in or out
Hard
Take your site with you
Visual site cannot be exported; backend can stay under a rebuilt custom frontend
Best for
Small businesses and individuals who want to build and edit a content-driven site or online store themselves, without coding.
Not a fit if
Teams that need to export the finished visual design and host it somewhere else.
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Facts
Platform at a glance
Price
From
17$ per month on the Light plan
Features
CMS
Built-in CMS with collections and custom fields for site content
Online store
Online store and payments on the Core plan and above
AI
No built-in AI that generates sites, pages or content in the classic editor
Moving in or out
Migration difficulty
Hard
Can you take your site with you
Visual site cannot be exported; backend can stay under a rebuilt custom frontend
Checked on 2026-11-01. Always confirm on the official website.
parnii take
Wix Classic Editor does what a no-code builder should do. You drag elements onto a page and publish without writing code or knowing design theory. The built-in CMS lets you create collections with custom fields, so a site can grow beyond a few static pages.
Plans start at 17$ per month on the Light plan. That plan covers the basics only. If you want to sell online and take payments, you need the Core plan or above. Check the plan before you promise a client a shop.
The main limit is lock-in. The visual site cannot be exported. The one way out that keeps your work is to keep the backend (business tools, content, data, SEO and analytics) and rebuild the frontend as a custom one. That is a rebuild, not a file download. Data may be stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel, so EU projects should look at the Data Processing Agreement.
Consider leaving if you need to hand the finished design to another host, or if you want the newer editor tools. Redirects are not the problem: the URL Redirect Manager handles 301 redirects. Plan the move early and it stays clean.
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Migration
Moving to or from Wix Classic Editor
The visual design cannot be exported. You can keep the backend (content, data, SEO) and rebuild the frontend as a custom one. 301 redirects work via the URL Redirect Manager. Import covers items like WordPress blog posts, not whole sites.
Want to leave the classic editor? parnii moves your site to Wix Studio: content, design and 301 redirects handled.
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Migration
Wix Classic Editor:
common questions
What is the Wix Classic Editor?
It is the drag-and-drop platform you use to build and edit a website. It is designed for everyone, so you can create a professional site without coding or prior design knowledge.
How much does the Wix Classic Editor cost?
Plans start at 17$ per month on the Light plan, which covers the basics. Online store features and payments need the Core plan or above.
Can I run an online store with the Wix Classic Editor?
Yes, on the Core plan and above. These plans let you accept payments and run an online store. The Light plan covers the basics only.
Where does Wix store my data, and is it GDPR-ready?
Visitor data may be stored in data centers in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel. Wix offers a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) to support GDPR compliance.
Can I export my site or move it to another platform?
The visual site cannot be exported. You can keep the backend and rebuild the design as a custom frontend. 301 redirects are supported. Only certain content, like WordPress blog posts, can be imported.
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