{"id":14497,"date":"2025-11-19T16:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=14497"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:16:18","slug":"builder-element-not-available","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/troubleshooting\/builder-element-not-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Unavailable Elements in the Customiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blocksy includes a helpful visual indicator system in the Customiser that highlights elements which are currently unavailable for editing. This feature ensures you&#8217;re always aware when a builder element can&#8217;t be configured &#8211; typically because a required plugin is deactivated or a specific extension or module has been turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elements that depend on the&nbsp;<strong>Blocksy Companion<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Blocksy Companion Pro<\/strong>&nbsp;plugins will become inaccessible if these plugins are disabled. Similarly, elements tied to specific extensions or modules will show as unavailable when those features are deactivated &#8211; even if they remain visible in your header or footer builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an element is unavailable, it appears as a&nbsp;<strong>red button<\/strong>&nbsp;in the builder, clearly indicating that it cannot be edited in its current state. As shown in the example below, any previously configured elements that are now disabled will be highlighted this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ebb58240c6f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ebb58240c6f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1904\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Customize-Blocksy-11-21-2025_05_39_PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14503\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visual example of disabled elements highlighted in red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolving Unavailable Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you encounter disabled elements in your builder, here&#8217;s what to check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify plugin activation<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Ensure that&nbsp;<strong>Blocksy Companion<\/strong>&nbsp;(or&nbsp;<strong>Blocksy Companion Pro<\/strong>) is installed and activated in your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check version compatibility<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Confirm that both the Blocksy theme and the Companion plugin are running the same version number. Version mismatches can cause functionality issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review extension status<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Navigate to&nbsp;<strong>Blocksy \u2192 Extensions<\/strong>&nbsp;in your dashboard and verify that any required extensions or modules are activated. If you&#8217;ve recently deactivated an extension, simply toggle it back on to restore the element.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a comprehensive list of builder elements that may become unavailable, along with the specific plugin or feature they depend on. Use this reference to quickly identify what needs to be activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Header Elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Account<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion (or Pro) plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/colour-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colour Switch<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin + <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/dark-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colour Mode Switch extension<\/a>. Verify the plugin is activated, matches the theme version, and the extension is enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/compare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin + <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/woocommerce\/compare-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare View module<\/a> (from Shop Extra extension). Verify the plugin is activated, matches the theme version, and the module is enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contacts<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/header-content-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Content Block<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/divider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Divider<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Menu 3 &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile Menu 2 &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/search-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search Box<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/menu-desktop-off-canvas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trigger (Desktop)<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/widget-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Widget Area<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/header-elements\/wishlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wishlist<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin + <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/woocommerce\/product-wishlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wishlist module<\/a> (from Shop Extra extension). Verify the plugin is activated, matches the theme version, and the module is enabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Footer Elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/footer-elements\/footer-button\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Button<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/footer-elements\/footer-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contacts<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content Block &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Footer Menu 1\/2 &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/footer-elements\/footer-html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HTML<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/footer-elements\/footer-logo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logo<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/footer-elements\/footer-search-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search Box<\/a> &#8211; Requires:<\/strong> Blocksy Companion Pro plugin. Ensure it is activated and matches the theme version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blocksy includes a helpful visual indicator system in the Customiser that highlights elements which are currently unavailable for editing. This feature ensures you&#8217;re always aware when a builder element can&#8217;t be configured &#8211; typically because a required plugin is deactivated or a specific extension or module has been turned off. 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