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Non-Bricks WordPress Workflow

Use WPChangeSync on builder-agnostic WordPress sites without Bricks installed.
Updated 5 June 2026·Task guide

Outcome

You can use WPChangeSync 2.0 on a WordPress site without Bricks Builder. Bricks-specific integrations are hidden or skipped, while WordPress content, media, menus, widgets, fields, Gutenberg, and supported plugin integrations remain available.

Video walkthrough

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Risk level

Medium. Builder-agnostic content can still overwrite posts, pages, media, fields, menus, and widgets.

Before you start

  • WPChangeSync is active on a WordPress site with or without Bricks.
  • You know which non-Bricks integrations are active on the site.
  • Storage is configured for JSON exports.
  • Remote targets also run WPChangeSync and support the same integration set where needed.

Steps

  1. Open the standalone WPChangeSync menu
    When Bricks is absent, WPChangeSync uses its own admin menu instead of nesting under Bricks.
  2. Review available integrations
    Use Library or WP-CLI to see active integrations. Expect WordPress, field, Gutenberg, media, and plugin sections rather than Bricks templates/components.
  3. Build a content-safe export
    Start with pages/posts/media/menus/widgets or field definitions, then add related integrations as needed.
  4. Dry-run imports on staging
    Builder-agnostic does not mean risk-free; pages, menus, widgets, and fields can still overwrite target data.
  5. Use remotes and workflows normally
    Remote push/pull, workflows, Activity, conflicts, audit, CLI, and batch behavior still apply.

Screenshots

Auto-discovery does the work
Auto-discovery does the work
See what was detected
See what was detected

Common non-Bricks coverage

ConstantTypeDefaultDescription
BRICKSSYNC_STORAGE_PATHstring/uploads/bricks-syncDirectory for snapshot files.
BRICKSSYNC_MODEstringtwo-waySync direction.
BRICKSSYNC_AUTO_EXPORTboolfalseExport when Bricks saves.
BRICKSSYNC_GITboolfalseAuto-commit snapshots.
How to verify builder-agnostic mode
Run `wp wpchangesync integrations list --active` and confirm the available commands match the plugins active on that site.