Essential
USD 4.99 /month
- 1 website
- 57 Pro widgets
- 10 cloud templates
- Theme Builder
- Dynamic content
- Form Builder
- Support
Elementor
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What is Elementor?
Elementor has been a leading WordPress page builder since 2016 and powers over 17 million websites. It offers live editing, 100+ widgets, 300+ templates, and builders for themes, popups, WooCommerce stores and forms.
There is a free version, and Pro plans for freelancers, businesses and agencies.
- Category
- Design Tools, Developer Tools, Hosting & Infrastructure, No-Code Tools
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Starts from
- From USD 4.99/month
- Best for
- Agencies and marketers building WordPress sites visually
- Reviewed
- January 2026
Prices checked 15 January 2026
Why we use it
True Visual Editing
Live drag-and-drop editing with instant feedback on every change.
Complete Theme Builder
Design headers, footers, templates, archives, 404 and search pages with dynamic content.
Extensive Widget Library
100+ widgets; Pro adds forms, slides, galleries and WooCommerce products.
Professional Template Library
300+ templates to import whole pages or sections.
Popup and Form Builder
Targeting by page, behaviour, referrer and device; forms connect to major email tools.
Developer-Friendly Foundation
Custom CSS, clean HTML, documented hooks and custom widgets through the SDK.
Pros
- Intuitive InterfaceDrag and drop with instant feedback
- Free Version AvailableCore features free
- Theme BuilderHeaders, footers and templates without code
- Massive Template Library300+ templates and blocks
- Popup BuilderAdvanced targeting and triggers
- Form BuilderContact, opt-in and multi-step forms
- WooCommerce IntegrationCustom product, shop and checkout pages
- Responsive EditingTune desktop, tablet and mobile separately
- Dynamic ContentWorks with ACF and custom fields
- Global WidgetsEdit once, update everywhere
- Active DevelopmentRegular features and security patches
- Huge EcosystemThousands of add-ons and templates
Cons
- Performance OverheadExtra CSS and JS can slow pages if not optimised
- Plugin DependencySwitching builders means rebuilding
- Pro Features CostAdvanced features need a paid plan
- Learning Curve for Advanced UseTheme Builder and dynamic content take time
- Add-On Quality VariesThird-party add-ons range widely
- Limited Native AnimationsMotion effects are basic
- Database BloatDesign data grows the database over time
Our team's experience with Elementor
Theme Builder and Global Widgets changed our agency workflow for multi-template WordPress sites.
With caching and image optimisation, client sites consistently score 90+ on PageSpeed Insights.
Recommended for
- Freelancers and agencies building client websites
- Business owners who want design control without code
- Developers who want to deliver faster
- Marketers building landing pages and funnels
- Teams migrating an existing WordPress site
Not ideal for
- Extremely performance-critical sites
- Developers who prefer a code-first approach
- Sites that switch builders often
Pricing
Prices as listed in January 2026. Check the Elementor website for current pricing.
Advanced Solo
PopularUSD 6.99 /month
- 1 website
- 86 Pro widgets
- 20 cloud templates
- Popup Builder
- Custom code and CSS
- E-commerce features
- Collaborative notes
Advanced
USD 8.25 /month
- Up to 3 websites
- 86 Pro widgets
- 30 cloud templates
- Everything in Advanced Solo
Expert
USD 16.99–33.25 /month
- Up to 25 or 1,000 websites
- 86 Pro widgets
- Every feature included
Prices checked 15 January 2026
Our verdict
Elementor remains our go-to when clients need visual control without a custom build. Plan for Pro if you need Theme Builder, popups and advanced dynamic content.
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