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How do I add widgets to Elementor?

Last updated on December 20, 2022 @ 11:11 am

Adding Widgets to Elementor

There are a few ways to add widgets to Elementor. You can either add them as custom content types, or use the built-in widget library.

Adding Widgets as Custom Content Types

1. If you want to add a widget as a custom content type, you will first need to create a new content type. To do this, open Elementor’s admin area, and click on the “Content Types” tab.

2. From here, click on the “Create” button, and enter the following information:

  • Name: widget
  • Description: This is where you will specify the details about your new widget.

3. To add a widget to your content type, you will first need to add a widget file.

4. To do this, click on the “Widgets” tab, and select the “Downloads” folder.

5. From here, you will download the widget file for your content type. Once you have downloaded the file, you can add it to your content type by following these steps:

  • Click on the “Upload Files” button, and select the widget file you want to add to your content type.
  • Click on the “Add” button, and enter the following information:
  • Click on the “Save” button, and your widget will be added to your content type.

Adding Widgets as Built-In Widgets

1. If you want to add a widget as a built-in widget, you will first need to enable the widget in Elementor. To do this, open Elementor’s admin area, and click on the “Widgets” tab.

PRO TIP: Adding widgets to Elementor can be done by going to the Widgets tab and clicking on the Add Widget button. However, before doing so, please make sure that you have read the instructions on how to add widgets to Elementor carefully. Failure to do so may result in your widgets not appearing on your page or website.

2. From here, click on the “Enable” button next to the widget you want to add, and follow the prompts to enable the widget.

3. Once you have enabled the widget, you can now add it to your content.

Conclusion

Adding widgets to Elementor is easy.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.