Divi 5’s Nested Rows: Why Zatheo Is Fired Up About the Future of Divi

At Zatheo, we specialise in building high-performing WordPress websites powered by the Divi Builder—and the latest Divi 5 sneak peek has us beyond excited. If you thought Divi 4 was powerful, buckle up, because Divi 5 is rewriting the game.

The new Nested Rows feature just landed, and it’s the kind of simple idea with massive impact that will supercharge our ability to build complex layouts, clean structures, and scalable websites. As Elegant Themes continues its aggressive feature development with Divi 5 Public, this update confirms what we’ve been saying all along: Divi is the future of WordPress design.

What Are Divi 5’s Nested Rows? And Why Do They Matter?

Nested Rows allow us to place rows inside columns, unlocking a new world of flexible layout options that weren’t possible in Divi 4. This means no more clunky specialty sections or workaround hacks. Now, when using the Visual Builder, you can insert rows within columns directly—enabling truly modular design inside the core Divi Layout structure.

You can nest as deeply as you like. Need a pricing module with individual accordion modules inside each column? No problem. Want to stack custom post types in multi-level rows that change layout on Tablet View and other device types? Easy.

The nested structure also makes it easier to work with Custom Fields, custom code, and 3rd party modules like those from Divi Life, Divi Areas Pro, and other 3P developers. It’s cleaner, more manageable, and aligns beautifully with the upcoming feature swap options Elegant Themes is planning.

From Limited to Limitless: How Divi 5’s Nested Rows Crushes Divi 4

In Divi 4, you had limited freedom when it came to layout flexibility. Want to combine multiple column structures in one section? Tough luck. You had to rely on clunky premade layouts or the Theme Builder to stitch things together.

Now with Divi 5, those days are over. The Nested Rows feature lets you:

• Build responsive, mobile-friendly layouts with pinpoint accuracy across Responsive Views
• Nest 3rd party modules, custom post types, and more without affecting site speed
• Simplify content structuring, so you spend more time designing and less time troubleshooting
• Fold content elegantly with accordion modules, while maintaining nested flexibility
• Avoid compatibility issues that plagued complex layouts in Divi 4

And the best part? All of this is being built on the ultra-modern Divi 5 framework. It’s lean, scalable, and built for speed. You’ll spend less time worrying about fatal errors, PHP errors, and security issues—and more time building high-impact websites.

Nested Rows vs. Elementor’s Inner Sections: A Clear Winner

Let’s call it how it is. Elementor’s Inner Sections are limited. One level deep, and you’re stuck. If you try to nest more, you’re either hacking it with extra plugins or bloating your site. Not ideal.

With Divi 5 Nested Rows, you get:

• Infinite nesting (yes, infinite)
• A cleaner Wireframe View
• Better performance with auto-generated module settings
• Full integration with Divi Library, Divi Cloud, and Cloud App workflows
• Built-in support for advanced features like CSS units, box shadow, and responsive styling

Plus, Elegant Themes is constantly releasing regular updates, tackling the biggest issues, and fixing bugs before they become problems. Whether it’s enhancing Cart Totals, improving the Post Content Module, or squashing layout bugs in the Blog Module, they’re shipping fixes faster than ever.

Building Client Sites Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

At Zatheo, this means one thing: we can now build more beautiful, functional, and scalable sites faster than ever. Our team has already mapped out a full set of Nested Row-based Divi Layout Blocks that we’ll be rolling into future projects.

Here’s what this means for our clients:

• More customization options without custom code
• Tailored layouts for mobile devices and tablets using the full power of Responsive Views
• Tighter integration with tools like WP Rocket, keeping your site blazingly fast
• Consistent styling through Option Groups, Option Group Presets, and shared design variables
• Fast iteration inside Theme Options, Divi Teams, and Notice modules workflows

And as more updates roll out—like the recently previewed Advanced Units—we’re ready. We’re testing new features in real-time so your site gets the benefits first. With Divi 5.0, your web presence becomes a living, evolving platform—not just a brochure.

The Bigger Picture: Divi 5 Is Just Getting Started

The release of Nested Rows isn’t just a feature update—it’s part of a bigger push toward the Future updates pipeline:

• Soon, we’ll see fully flexbox-based layout controls
• The UI will continue to improve for faster drag-and-drop design
• Expect better module grouping, smarter defaults, and dynamic options across the board

With innovations like Divi AI, enhanced Visual Builder performance, and deeper integrations with thirdparty modules, Divi 5 Public is on a trajectory that few builders can match.

From better Cart Products display options to Fold Content interactions that feel native, Divi is rewriting the way we design sites—and Zatheo is here to lead the charge.

Ready to Build Smarter with Divi 5?

Whether you’re a business owner tired of cookie-cutter websites, or a marketing team looking for more agility in your CMS, the answer is clear: Divi 5 + Zatheo = your unfair advantage.

We’re already building with the newest features, testing edge cases, and future-proofing every design. If you want to:

• Break out of stale templates
• Embrace flexible, modern layouts
• Get support from a team that actually understands the Divi ecosystem

Then let’s talk.

Book a free strategy session with Zatheo and let’s build something bold together using the power of Divi 5, Nested Rows, and the most exciting Elegant Themes roadmap to date.

Let’s make your next website your best website.