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Web Stories Widgets For Elementor

By Cool Plugins

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Web Stories Widgets For Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily display Google Web Stories on your website using Elementor widgets and shortcodes. This addon enhances the Web Stories plugin for better integration.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Web Stories Widgets for Elementor is a simple and powerful addon that extends the official Web Stories plugin and adds a Web Stories widget inside Elementor. With this plugin, you can easily display your Web Stories anywhere on your website using Elementor or shortcodes.

This plugin adds a dedicated Elementor widget so you can easily display Web Stories inside any Elementor page. Just drag and drop the widget and choose your preferred story layout and options. You can also use shortcodes to display your web stories in Gutenberg or Classic Editor.

Show your most recently created Web Stories anywhere on your website using a shortcode or the Elementor widget. You can display all stories or limit the number of stories to any value you prefer. Customize button fonts, size, spacing, and color directly from Elementor to match your theme's style.

Comparing to Alternatives

Web Stories Widgets For Elementor stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking this functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates Web Stories into Elementor.
Highly rated with a perfect 5-star average from users.
Easy to install and use, suitable for beginners.
Enhances storytelling capabilities on WordPress sites.
No reported issues in most user experiences.

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.1.1.
Some users report Elementor editor freezing upon activation.
Lacks a pro version with advanced features.
Limited to users who specifically need Web Stories integration with Elementor.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 6 reviewers, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its ease of use and flawless functionality, though some mention minor technical issues.

Positive highlights

'Great Plugin! Works flawlessly.' — ronemjay
'Great plugin with no issue' — riverho
'Easy to install and work with it.' — maltaresk
'Works like a charm!' — kochunni
'I like it, this is very easy to use!' — dombarbato

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Elementor editor freezing when the plugin is activated for some users.
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want to easily integrate Web Stories into their Elementor-powered WordPress sites without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Users concerned about past security vulnerabilities or those needing advanced premium features not offered by this plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to add Web Stories widgets to Elementor without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Web Stories Widgets For Elementor is a well-received plugin that uniquely fills the niche of integrating Web Stories with Elementor, boasting flawless functionality and ease of use as highlighted by all positive user reviews. Its lack of direct alternatives further emphasizes its value for users needing this specific feature.

However, potential users should be aware of a previously identified medium severity security vulnerability that has been addressed in the latest update, and some users have experienced Elementor editor freezing issues. Despite these concerns, the plugin remains a strong choice for those seeking straightforward Web Stories integration without premium costs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Web Stories Widgets For Elementor plugin.

AMP Stories

Elementor Widgets

Web Stories

Screenshots

FAQ

You can use the dedicated Web Stories Elementor widget. Just drag and drop the widget onto your page and configure your story options from the widget settings.