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1 === Elementor Website Builder - More than Just a Page Builder ===
2 Contributors: elemntor
3 Tags: page builder, editor, landing page, drag-and-drop, elementor,
4 Requires at least: 6.0
5 Tested up to: 6.4
6 Requires PHP: 7.4
7 Stable tag: 3.20.2
8 Beta tag: 3.20.0-beta4
9 License: GPLv3
10 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
11
12 The Elementor Website Builder has it all: drag and drop page builder, pixel perfect design, mobile responsive editing, and more. Get started now!
13
14 == Description ==
15
16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le72grP_Q6k
17
18 = THE #1 WEB CREATION PLATFORM, POWERING OVER 16M WEBSITES WORLDWIDE. =
19
20 Elementor, the leading WordPress website builder,empowers you to build professional, pixel-perfect websites. With an intuitive, no-code drag and drop interface, you can build any website.
21
22 Revolutionize the way you build websites with [Elementor AI](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-ai/), a native AI integration. Create complete sections, original text, code, and images instantly, or reference another website to recreate its layout in your website.
23
24 Unlock all features with [Elementor Pro](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-pro-pro-features/).
25
26 = PIXEL-PERFECT WEBSITES =
27 Gain full control over your website’s design and layout with Elementor’s Page Builder. Drag elements to the canvas, and position them to achieve your desired page structure, and functionality.
28
29 Leverage Flexbox and CSS Grid Containers to create professional, lightweight, and responsive layouts. Use Elementor’s Nested Elements to elevate your design and unlock more freedom by nesting elements within other elements, such as placing widgets within the content area of Tabs or Accordions.
30
31 = ADVANCED CAPABILITIES =
32 With Elementor’s robust features and over 40 free widgets, you can create unique websites. Use advanced design capabilities, such as uploading SVG files, applying masks, box shadows, gradient backgrounds, headline effects, shape dividers, built-in CSS controls, and more.
33
34 = FULL WEBSITE KITS AND TEMPLATE LIBRARY =
35 Save time, or find inspiration with designer-made website kits and templates. Apply a [Full Website Kit](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-library-full-website-kit/) to get a website in a snap, including the Homepage, Service Page, and more. Use the library to import Single Pages, Blocks, or Popup templates. Or create and export your own templates and import them to another website to create reusable blueprints.
36
37 = FULLY RESPONSIVE =
38 Adjust the content and presentation of your website per device. With [Custom Breakpoints](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-custom-breakpoints/), adjust your website’s design for an ideal experience on every device. Display content based on device type, set alignment, spacing, layout, order, etc.
39
40 = 40+ FREE WIDGETS =
41 Elementor includes 40+ free widgets for professional and engaging websites:
42
43 - **Heading**. Add eye-catching headlines.
44 - **Image**. Control the size, opacity and more.
45 - **Text Editor**. Just like the WordPress editor.
46 - **Video**. Add YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion or self-hosted videos.
47 - **Button**. Control every aspect of the button.
48 - **Image Box**. A box with image, headline and text.
49 - **Testimonials**. Customer testimonials.
50 - **Icon**. Place one or more of 600+ icons available.
51 - **Icon Box**. An icon, headline, and text with one widget.
52 - **Social Icons**. Link to your social pages with the Facebook/X (formerly Twitter) icons.
53 - **Image Gallery**. Display your images in a grid.
54 - **Image Carousel**. Create rotating carousels or sliders for chosen images.
55 - **Icon List**. Use any icon to create a bullet list.
56 - **Counter**. Show numbers in an escalating manner.
57 - **Progress Bar**. Include an escalating progress bar.
58 - **Nested Tabs**. Display content in vertical or horizontal tabs.
59 - **Nested Accordion**. Display any type of content in collapsible sections.
60 - **Toggle**. Use the Toggle to hide or display content, like FAQ.
61 - **Rating**. Display how many stars (or another icon) other visitors gave.
62 - **Alert**. Include a colored alert box to draw visitor’s attention.
63 - **HTML**. Insert code into the page.
64 - **Shortcode**. Insert shortcodes from any plugin into the page.
65 - **Menu Anchor**. Link any menu to this anchor.
66 - **Read More**. Set the Read More cut-off for the excerpt in archive pages.
67 - **Sidebar**. Add sidebars onto the page.
68 - **Google Maps**. Embed maps into the page.
69 - **SoundCloud**. Add SoundCloud audio bits.
70 - **Divider**. Separate content with a designed divider.
71 - **Spacer**. Add space between elements.
72 - **Text Path**. Attach your text to a path.
73 - **And counting...**
74
75 = ACCELERATE YOUR WEB CREATION PROCESS =
76 To accelerate your workflow Elementor includes workflow and collaboration enhancing features, including:
77
78 - **Finder** - quickly navigate between different pages and website components, or create new website parts quickly.
79 - **Add to Favorites** - pin frequently used widgets to the top of the widget panel.
80 - **Copy & Paste Between One Editor to Another** - copy any element or layout from the Editor of one website to another.
81 - **Revision History** - restore and compare previous versions of your website.
82
83 = FAST LOADING WEBSITES =
84 Website performance impacts your visitor’s experience and search result ranking. Therefore, Elementor continuously invests in improving performance and partnered with Google Chrome to identify more ways to optimize, without impacting design. Features include: reduced DOM output, improved media file loading, reduced CSS and JS files, lazy loading, faster font loading, optimized front-end asset loading, and more. Check our [performance page](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-performance-performance-page/).
85
86 ***Looking to boost sites performance?** Meet the [Image Optimizer plugin](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-io/) by Elementor: an easy-to-use WordPress plugin that effortlessly reduces image sizes without sacrificing quality. Compatible with popular formats like JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF, it ensures a visually stunning, high-speed website – [download now](https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-optimization/)!*
87
88 = ACCESSIBILITY BEST-PRACTICES =
89 Elementor offers accessibility tools and enhancements to help you provide a better experience for all users. Including HTML 5 semantic, full keyboard navigation menu, ongoing improvement of features, widget, and more.
90
91 = A STRONG COMMUNITY =
92 Join a global community that helps each other achieve their goals. Get answers, solve problems with other members, share knowledge, and more. Join community discussions, meetups, enjoy hundreds of YouTube videos, articles, and tutorials made by members worldwide.
93
94 - [Facebook Community](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-facebook-group/) - Over 148K+ members, constantly offering support, advice, feedback, and tutorials.
95 - [Github Community](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-github-repo/) - get information about releases, request features, or report a bug.
96 - [Elementor Addons, Themes, and Kits](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-addons-dozens-of-elementor-addons/) thousands of themes, addons and kits created specifically for Elementor.
97
98 = Developer API =
99
100 Elementor is open-source, Therefore developers have full access to documentation about the Editor’s code components including hooks, integrations and controllers. This includes a [developer's website](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-developers-developers-website/), [Developers Docs](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-developers-developers-docs-2/), [Developers Blog](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-developers-developers-blog/), [GitHub](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-github-repo/), [Add-on Developers Newsletter](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-newsletter-addon-newsletter/), and more.
101
102 = TRANSLATED TO 63+ LANGUAGES, INCLUDES RTL SUPPORT =
103 Elementor supports multiple languages and typographies and is RTL compatible, with Editor translations to [over 63 languages](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-wordpress-plugin-translate/) OOTB. Elementor is also compatible with WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress, Weglot, and more.
104 If you would like to contribute, add a new language via [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org). See our guide on [how to translate and localize the plugin](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-help-center-translate/).
105
106 = ELEVATE YOUR WEBSITE WITH ELEMENTOR PRO =
107 Create unparalleled websites while saving time, money and resources with [Elementor Pro](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-pro-elementor-pro/)’s full website builder. Get access to 100+ professional widgets, features, and tools.
108
109 Elementor Pro’s features include:
110
111 - **[Exclusive Kits and Templates](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-library-exclusive-pro-kits-and-templates/)** - get a jumpstart or get inspired with pre-designed kits and templates.
112 - **[Advanced Motion Effects](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-motion-effects/)** - create unparalleled experiences by making elements on your website move, or keep elements in view at all times using sticky effects.
113 - **[Industry-leading Theme Builder](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-industry-leading-theme-builder/)** - customize your theme parts including header, footer, single post, post archive, single product, product archive, 404 page, and more.
114 - **[WooCommerce Builder](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-woocommerce-builder/)** - design and customize every part of your online store to boost conversion.
115 - **[Professional Form Builder and Submissions](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-professional-form-builder-and-submission-log/)** - collect lead submissions to stay connected with your visitors.
116 - **[Popup Builder](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-popup-builder/)** - display popups to the right visitor at the right time to boost conversion.
117 - **[Dynamic Content](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-pro-features-dynamic-content-2/)** - populate your website with content from your WordPress CMS.
118 - **Loop Builder** - design your own listing template and leverage alternate templates to promote specific content within your listing grid.
119 - **Mega Menu widget** - create simple or sophisticated menus for an intuitive navigation experience for your visitors.
120 - **Marketing automation and CRM integrations** - connect your forms to your favorite software to stay connected with visitors.
121 - **Scroll Snap** - create engaging experiences and ensure visitors scroll through your website as intended.
122 - **Custom fonts & icons** - ensure you follow GDPR requirements and match your website’s fonts and icons to your brand.
123 - **Role manager** - provide collaborators with appropriate access and editing capabilities.
124 - **Blog post widget** - create a template to display blog posts.
125 - **Nested Carousel** - design captivating carousels using any widget in each carousel slide.
126 - **Global widgets** - adjust the content, styles and settings of a widget and reuse it across your website.
127 - **Custom CSS** - apply custom css to any element, or globally to elevate your design.
128 - **Custom Code** - apply custom code anywhere on your website to elevate its experience.
129 - 90+ Professional widgets
130
131 Build professional websites with [Elementor Pro](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-pro-elementor-pro-2/)!
132
133 = SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE =
134 Elementor places a paramount focus on security, evident through our acquisition of industry certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701, and SOC 2 Type II. These certifications underscore our commitment to implementing robust security measures, and highlight our dedication to adhering to recognized industry standards.
135
136 To build secure and reliable software, we follow a Secure System Development Lifecycle based on industry best practices. Our development process integrates multiple services that monitor vulnerabilities and configuration mistakes, including those in third-party libraries. Each line of code we release undergoes manual and automated quality assurance to detect and address any potential issues.
137
138 We encourage ethical security research through our [Bug Bounty program](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-bug-crowd-bug-bounty-program/). We collaborate with leading bug bounty services to provide opportunities for researchers to report vulnerabilities in our services. Our bounty programs include a triage team available 24/7/365.
139
140 For more information: [Trust Center](https://go.elementor.com/trust-center/).
141
142 = RESOURCES AND SUPPORT =
143 - Learn how to get started with Elementor, or view tutorials go to the [Elementor Academy](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-academy-elementor-academy/) or the [Help Center](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-help-center-help-center/).
144 - If you have questions or need support, visit the [Plugin’s forum](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-wordpress-plugin-forum/). Elementor Pro users can get 24/7 premium support.
145 - For more information about Elementor visit [Elementor Website Builder](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-homepage-elementor-website-builder/).
146
147 = USE OF 3RD PARTY SERVICES =
148 To improve the user experience, Elementor may use the following 3rd party services if the required feature is enabled:
149
150 - Google Fonts – are loaded to add additional fonts to your website. Google’s [TOS](https://policies.google.com/terms) and [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
151 - Some Elementor features require loading additional assets from Elementor.com. These assets are not used for tracking purposes unless it’s explicitly mentioned otherwise, in which case you would need to approve it and manually opt-in. Learn more about our [TOS](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-plugin-terms/) and [Privacy Policy](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-elementor-plugin-privacy/).
152
153 = Liked Elementor? =
154 - Join our [Facebook Group](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-facebook-group/).
155 - Learn from our tutorials on [YouTube Channel](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-youtube-channel/).
156 - Rate us on [WordPress](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-wordpress-plugin-review/) :)
157
158 == Installation ==
159
160 = Minimum Requirements =
161
162 * WordPress 6.0 or greater
163 * PHP version 7.4 or greater
164 * MySQL version 5.0 or greater
165
166 = Recommended Requirements =
167
168 * PHP version 8.1 or greater
169 * MySQL version 5.6 or greater
170 * WordPress Memory limit of 64 MB or greater (128 MB or higher is preferred)
171
172 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EZ159ryFNs
173
174 = Installation =
175
176 1. Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the `wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation.
177 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
178 3. Go to Pages > Add New
179 4. Press the 'Edit with Elementor' button.
180 5. Now you can drag and drop widgets from the left panel onto the content area, as well as add new sections and columns that make up the page structure.
181
182 For documentation and tutorials visit our [Knowledge Base](https://elementor.com/help/?utm_source=wp-repo&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=readme).
183
184 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
185
186 **How do I install Elementor?**
187
188 To install the free version of Elementor, follow the steps below:
189 From your WordPress dashboard -> Go to Plugins -> Click on 'Add new'-> In the Search field, enter Elementor and choose Elementor website builder.
190 Press install -> After installation, click Activate.
191
192 **Does Elementor work with all the themes?**
193
194 Elementor works all the themes that respect the coding standards of WordPress set by its Codex. It is recommended to use Elementor's [Hello Theme](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-hello-theme-hello-theme/), a lightweight blank canvas, to enjoy full flexibility when using Elementor, and optimize your experience.
195
196 **Is Elementor compatible with Gutenberg?**
197
198 Elementor and Gutenberg work seamlessly together. As a user, you can easily decide which editor to use at every point while editing your site.
199
200 **Can I create an online store?**
201
202 Yes, with the Elementor Pro WooCommerce Builder you can customize every page of your store to create an amazing customer experience that drives sales.
203
204 **Does it work with other WordPress plugins? **
205
206 It works with almost all the plugins. If you experience an incompatibility issue, please report it to us and to the plugin that conflicts with Elementor.
207
208 **Do I need to know how to code?**
209
210 No! Elementor provides you with all the widgets and features that you need to build a proffesional website without using code.
211
212 **Do i need to know how to design?**
213
214 No, you can choose between professionaly designed kits and templates that fit toevery industry and have all you need to create your own profesional website.
215
216 **Will elementor slow down my website?**
217
218 As Elementor prioritizes speed and performance, you enjoy better and faster performance with each new version of Elementor. When testing the same page layout on older versions you can see a significant performance improvement, from a score of 82 in Google PageSpeed Insight in version 3.1, to a score of 95 i in version 3.5.
219
220 **Is my site secure with Elementor?**
221
222 The security of your website is extremely important to us and we take proactive measures to assure that your websites are secure. Elementor is ISO 27001 certified, and has a dedicated team of security professionals that implements industry best-practices for maximum security and compliance, 24/7.
223
224 There is also a managed security Bug Bounty program, utilizing the community power by enabling 24/7/365 crowdsourced vulnerability detection.
225
226 **Can I buy templates separately?**
227
228 Of course, you can use any template that supports Elementor.
229
230 **Is Elementor compatible with Post and Custom Post Types?**
231
232 Of course! You can set which post types will enable Elementor in the settings page.
233
234 **What is the difference between Elementor's free Plugin and Elementor Pro**
235
236 Elementor’s Free version allows you to explore our revolutionary drag & drop live editor, basic widgets and templates. Elementor Pro (Essential, Advanced, Expert, Studio, and Agency) empowers you with more professional tools that speed up your workflow, give you access to human-powered support, help you build more advanced content, and convert visitors. See full comparison here.
237
238 **How can I become a Contributor**
239
240 If you want to contribute, go to our [Elementor GitHub Repository](https://github.com/elementor/elementor) and see where you can help.
241 You can also add a new language via [translate.wordpress.org](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-wordpress-plugin-translate/). We’ve built a short guide explaining [how to translate and localize the plugin](https://go.elementor.com/wp-repo-description-tab-wordpress-plugin-translate-faq/).
242
243 == Screenshots ==
244
245 1. **Visual Drag and Drop Editor** - Design your website layouts and place any element anywhere on the page for pixel-perfect designs.
246 2. **Full Design System** - Enjoy a professional workflow and ensure consistency across your site. Define your settings, use them globally, and instantly adjust them any time.
247 3. **Responsive Design** Fully edit your website and customize the behavior on desktop, tablet, & mobile to optimize the visitor experience on every device.
248 4. **Kits and Templates** - Jumpstart your web creation process or get inspired with professionally-designed templates or full website kits available for your immediate customization.
249 5. **Nested Elements** Leverage Elementor's Nested widgets to place any widget inside the content area of another widget - like Tabs, and Accordion for complete design flexibility.
250 6. **Motion Effects** - Add entrance animations and transitions to any element in your website to captivate visitors.
251
252 == Changelog ==
253
254 = 3.20.2 - 2024-03-20 =
255
256 * Fix: Media file is not allowed to be uploaded within the editor ([#25077](https://github.com/elementor/elementor/issues/25077), [#25187](https://github.com/elementor/elementor/issues/25187))
257
258 = 3.20.1 - 2024-03-13 =
259
260 * Fix: Radial background gradient is not working as expected in responsive mode ([#25038](https://github.com/elementor/elementor/issues/25038))
261 * Fix: Tabs widget remains visible when disabled in the Element Manager
262
263 = 3.20.0 - 2024-03-11 =
264
265 * Tweak: Enanached TTFB metric by removing UI controls and some arguments from frontend loading for better site performance
266 * Tweak: Resolved excessive DOM output when using Grid Container and Flexbox Container widgets
267 * Tweak: Added X icon to Font Awesome icon library ([#23345](https://github.com/elementor/elementor/issues/23345))
268 * Tweak: Added Threads icon to Font Awesome icon library ([#23345](https://github.com/elementor/elementor/issues/23345))
269 * Tweak: Restricted HTML widget privileges to admin users only for enhanced security and control
270 * Tweak: Introduced the capability for admin users to grant HTML widget usage permissions to non-admin users in the Role Manager
271 * Tweak: Refined Editor's unit selection DOM output for better efficiency
272 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements in Dynamic Tags control
273 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements in widget panel sections
274 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements in Site Settings items
275 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements in the Elements panel keyboard accessible
276 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements in Color Picker control
277 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements in Site Settings header buttons
278 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements for actions in the History panel
279 * Tweak: Implemented accessibility improvements for revisions in History panel
280 * Tweak: Added semantic `<time>` wrapper for items in History panel
281 * Tweak: Added semantic `<search>` wrapper to Widgets search
282 * Tweak: Promoted Build with AI feature to Stable status
283 * Tweak: Global Style Guide feature merged to version
284 * Tweak: Promoted Inline Font Icons feature to Stable status
285 * Tweak: Activated Grid Container feature by default for new sites
286 * Tweak: Removed separator-none argument from all Editor controls
287 * Tweak: Relocated Icon and Content Spacing controls to the Box section in Icon Box widget
288 * Tweak: Relocated Image and Content Spacing controls to the Box section in Image Box widget
289 * Tweak: Relocated Alignment control from Content tab to Style tab in Button widget
290 * Tweak: Replaced Position select control with toggle control in Tabs widget
291 * Tweak: Replaced Icon Position select control with toggle control in Button widget
292 * Tweak: Hide the Border Radius control of Drop Cap in Text Editor widget
293 * Tweak: Hide image controls when image is not selected in Image widget
294 * Tweak: Removed `Size` control for new usage in Button Widget
295 * Tweak: Replaced Dismiss Icon select control with toggle control in Alert widget
296 * Tweak: Replaced Additional Options select controls with toggle controls in Image Carousel widget
297 * Tweak: Added missing `title` attribute to the Editor preview iframe
298 * Tweak: Added a new reference to the Extensions page from Add New Plugin screen
299 * Tweak: Improved flexibility of the widget promotion area for better extendability and customization
300 * Tweak: Implemented general improvements to i18n for enhanced global support
301 * Tweak: Updated `eicons` library to v5.28.0
302 * Tweak: Standardized section names across various Elementor widgets for uniformity and clarity
303 * Fix: Compatability issues with various 3rd party plugins when Optimize Image Loading feature is activated ([#24226](https://github.com/elementor/elementor/issues/24226))
304 * Fix: `install_compare()` in Experiments Manager throw an error in PHP 8.2+ if `get_installs_history()` returned an empty result
305
306 [See changelog for all versions.](https://go.elementor.com/full-changelog/)
307