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Better Addons for Elementor

By wpdive

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Better Addons for Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Better Addons for Elementor provides various useful elements in card style for the Elementor page builder. It enhances your website with widgets like countdowns, testimonials, and team showcases.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.5/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5.43 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Better Elementor Addons is an Elementor add-on designed to showcase useful elements such as countdowns, service boxes, team members, testimonials, and headings in a card style. This plugin offers a simple and flexible way to add new elements and widgets to the Elementor Page Builder.

Note: This plugin is a widget of Elementor Page Builder and will only work with Elementor Page Builder installed.

The plugin includes various Elementor widgets such as Flip Box, Icon Box, Button Advanced, Countdown, Team Members, Testimonials, Heading Title, Image Box, Featured Box, and Heading Advanced. Each widget comes with many customization options to enhance your business page.

Additionally, it provides blog and post elements like Blog List, Post Title, Post Featured Image, Post Author, Post Date, and Post Comments, all with customization options to improve your site's presentation.

Comparing to Alternatives

Better Addons for Elementor faces competition from several well-established Elementor addon plugins, offering a range of widgets and templates to enhance website design.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Offers a variety of widgets to extend Elementor functionality
Includes a slider widget for dynamic content display
Free to use without a paid upgrade
Has received some positive user feedback on updates
Integrates well with Elementor's interface

Weaknesses

No active support or contact options available
Plugin has not been updated since 2022
Known security vulnerabilities in past versions
Limited customization options for key widgets like the slider

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with a 2.8 average rating and half of the ratings being 1 or 2 stars, indicating significant dissatisfaction among some users.

Positive highlights

Frequently updated and appreciated by smartinnovates
Good plugin functionality noted by danthemannl despite lack of support
Provides useful widgets for Elementor users

Common complaints

No support or contact options for users needing help
Slider widget runs too fast with no option to slow it down

Weaknesses

Lack of updates leading to errors in console
Limited options and customization for addons
Security vulnerabilities reported in previous versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free Elementor addon with a variety of widgets and who do not require active support or frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Users who need reliable support, frequent updates, and secure, customizable widgets should consider other alternatives due to past security issues and lack of maintenance.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a range of Elementor widgets and a slider widget to enhance page design without any cost.

Final Verdict

Better Addons for Elementor offers a decent set of widgets for free, but its lack of support, outdated updates, and past security vulnerabilities make it a risky choice for users seeking reliability and safety. The plugin may suit those who want basic addon functionality without needing customization or assistance.

Given the availability of numerous well-supported alternatives with active development and better security records, users should carefully consider their needs before choosing this plugin. Those prioritizing security and support should look elsewhere.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Better Addons for Elementor plugin.

Elementor addons

Elementor widgets

Elementor add-on

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes, you can. Better Elementor Addons for elementor plugin gives you the ability to add multiple card styles on same page. You just need to drag and drop that module multiple times and select different card styles whatever you want.