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PopBox For Elementor

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PopBox For Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

PopBox for Elementor adds a popup modal widget for Elementor Page Builder. Easily create stunning popups with customizable content and trigger buttons.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.74/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

PopBox for Elementor allows the creation of beautiful templates with Elementor Page Builder for use with the included Popbox overlay script.

An Admin menu will be added on your WordPress Dashboard sidepane named PopBoxes. This is the custom post type (CPT) you will use to create the content of the PopBoxes.

A custom module will also be added to Elementor Page Builder edit screen to be used for the customization of the trigger button embedded on your page. Simply select one of the PopBox content created via the CPT to be shown when the trigger button is clicked.

WP Elevation Studio Troy Dean shows us how to use PopBox for Elementor to create easy and stunning popup forms.

Comparing to Alternatives

PopBox For Elementor is a modal plugin designed specifically for Elementor users. When compared to other modal plugins, it offers a focused feature set but lacks ongoing updates and advanced options.

Top alternatives

PopBox For Elementor

Strengths

Simple integration with Elementor builder.
Lightweight and easy to use for basic modal needs.
Free to use without upsells.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization features.
No active development or updates in over a year.
Limited support and documentation.
Some users report compatibility issues with Elementor.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on PopBox For Elementor is mixed, with some praising its simplicity and others frustrated by bugs and lack of updates.

Positive highlights

"I am using this plugin for many websites already. I need to say it’s very successful!" - dumandesign
"Popbox is not working for me, I did many times removed then added. But still not working." - krishna143kumar (positive rating despite issue)

Common complaints

Plugin causes JavaScript errors and modal content fails to display.
Video lightbox features have bugs like autoplay triggering on page load.
Plugin breaks Elementor editor or site functionality for some users.
Developer appears inactive with no recent updates.

Weaknesses

Unreliable video lightbox functionality.
Poor handling of modal closing leading to background video playback.
Thumbnail images for videos are inaccurately sized.
General instability and site-breaking issues reported.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free modal solution integrated with Elementor and who do not require advanced features or frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Users needing reliable video lightbox features, active support, or compatibility with the latest Elementor versions should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic modal popup functionality integrated with Elementor without any premium features or paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

PopBox For Elementor offers a straightforward modal popup solution for Elementor users but suffers from significant bugs and lack of developer support.

While it may work well for simple use cases, users requiring stability, video lightbox features, or ongoing updates should consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free PopBox For Elementor plugin.

Elementor

Modal

Popbox

Popup

FAQ

Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress

Go to settings > permalinks and click save. (you need to do that in order to register the popup post types.)