Introduction
if you can’t find Premium Addons for Elementor widgets or addons in Elementor editor panel. There are easy ways to find them and turn them on. This guide will show you easy steps that will help you find the missing elements easily.
The most common reasons why addons don’t show up
Figuring out why some elements might not show up can help you solve the problem better. This is a list of common reasons:
- Elementor are disabled: Premium Addons plugin lets you turn on or off specific widgets. You may have turned them off by accident.
- Knowing the Different Types of Elementor Elements: Some elements, like Animated Gradient, Parallax, Particles, Ken Burns, and Lottie Background are meant to be added to an Elementor container rather than being used on their own. To get to them, go to your Elementor container settings and click on the Layout or Advanced tabs.
- Not Installed or Activated Correctly: In your WordPress dashboard, make sure that Premium Addons for Elementor plugin is installed and activated.
- Using an old Version of Elementor or Premium Addons: If you’re using old versions, you might have problems with compatibility. Premium Addons and Elementor should both be up to date.
- Plugin Conflicts: Addons might not show up if they are in conflict with other plugins. This happens a lot with apps that cache or other Elementor add-ons.
- Theme Compatibility: Some WordPress themes and Elementor add-ons might not work well together. Using a basic theme like Astra or Hello Elementor can help you figure out what’s wrong.
- Cache Issues: Display issues could be caused by browser cache or page cache. Most of the time, clearing the cache fixes these problems.
How to Fix Things Step by Step
1. Look at the settings for widgets and addons
- Navigate to your WP Dashboard -> Premium Addons -> Widgets & Addons and Global Addons.
- Make sure the widgets you want to use are turned on.
- To add container addons like Parallax or Lottie Animations, go to your Elementor container settings and look in the Layout and Advanced tabs.
- For those who still can’t find them, we recommend reading the documentation piece for that addon in our knowledge base to find out where it can be found and learn more about all the features it offers.
2. Make sure the plugin was installed and turned on
- Go to the WordPress Dashboard and click on Plugins.
- Make sure that both Elementor and Premium Addons are loaded and turned on.
Keep Elementor and Premium addons up to date.
- Click on Updates in the Dashboard tab.
- Get the most recent versions of both Elementor and Premium Addons.
4. Clear Cache
- Clear your browser’s cache: For Windows, press Ctrl+Shift+R. For Mac, press Cmd+Shift+R.
- Clear WordPress’s cache: Clear the site cache if you use a caching tool like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache.
5. Turn Off Plugins That Are Interfering
- Turn off all apps except for Premium Addons and Elementor.
- Reactivate the plugins one at a time to find the problem if the addons show up.
6. Change The Theme
- If you want to change the theme, choose one like Hello Elementor or Twenty Twenty-Five.
- See if the addons show up.
7. Reinstall Premium Addons
- Turn off and delete Premium Addons.
- Put the plugin back in place from the WordPress source.
Additional Tips
- Updates Often: Make sure your apps and themes are always up to date.
- Save a copy of your site: Use tools like Updraft Plus to make a backup before you make any big changes.
- Use Plugins You Can Trust: Don’t use plugins that are badly written because they might not work with Elementor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question 1: Can I use paid addons with Elementor free version?
It is possible to use Premium Addons with the free version of Elementor.
Question 2: Why are only some addons not there?
Check the Widgets & Addons settings to ensure specific widgets are enabled. For container addons, ensure you’re looking under the Layout/Advanced tabs in your Elementor container settings.
Question 3: How do I see if any plugins are clashing?
Turn off all plugins except for Premium Addons and Elementor. Turn them back on one by one to find the one that is causing the problem.
If you still need any further assistance, feel free to contact the Premium Addons support team. We would be more than glad to help. 😁
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