What is the Wix app builder and how can you use it to create apps?
Wix offers tools for two distinct ideas people often mean by an "app builder": adding app-like functionality to your own website, and developing apps that other Wix users can install.
Building App-Like Functionality on Your Site
If you want your Wix website to behave like an app, you can extend it with built-in business solutions and developer tools:
- Add features such as Stores, Bookings, Events, and Members Areas directly from your dashboard.
- Use Velo by Wix to add custom code, databases, and dynamic pages for more advanced, app-like behavior.
- Install apps from the Wix App Market to expand what your site can do without writing code.
Developing Apps for Other Wix Users
If your goal is to build and publish an app that others can install, Wix provides a dedicated developer platform:
- Register as a developer and create your app in the Wix Developers workspace.
- Build using the available APIs, SDKs, and the Wix CLI.
- Submit your app for review so it can be listed in the App Market.
Choosing the Right Path
For most site owners, combining business solutions with installable apps covers everyday needs. Developers who want to reach the wider Wix community can build dedicated apps instead. Learn more at www.wix.com.