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Stratum Widgets for Elementor

By jetmonsters

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Stratum Widgets for Elementor Review - In-Depth Analysis

Stratum offers 20+ premium widgets for Elementor, enhancing its functionality. Features include advanced sliders, Google Maps, and post grids.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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

Stratum is a free collection of 20+ widgets for Elementor designed to enhance the existing widget functionality of your favorite page builder. These extras provide highly-customizable elements that automatically adjust to the visual styling of your current theme.

With Stratum, you can access a variety of business-oriented widgets that help you add essential content modules to your Elementor website. These include animated promo banners, restaurant menus, pricing tables, and more beautiful content options.

All Stratum widgets are free, while advanced customization settings are available in the PRO version. Stratum integrates seamlessly with Elementor, allowing for fast and beautiful editing.

Comparing to Alternatives

Stratum Widgets for Elementor offers a robust set of widgets with some unique features, but it faces competition from several well-established Elementor addon plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High user rating with 83% five-star reviews
Unique widgets like masonry gallery highly praised
Active development with recent security fixes
Includes both free and pro features
Good support as noted by users

Weaknesses

Some pro features limit free version usability, e.g., post pagination
Mobile display issues reported for advanced slider
Medium security risk with multiple past vulnerabilities
Limited free version functionality compared to competitors

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are predominantly positive with 83% five-star ratings, but 17% of users report issues mainly related to feature restrictions and mobile display problems.

Positive highlights

Great plugin and support (theguy1605)
Widgets have an extra quality compared to Elementor base widgets (filou81)
Best free widgets for Elementor, especially masonry gallery (tripleflacko)
Gallery masonry feature meets expectations (castillomarc)

Common complaints

Post pagination locked behind pro version frustrates users
Advanced slider has display errors on mobile devices

Weaknesses

Pro features limit free version usefulness
Mobile compatibility issues with some widgets
Past security vulnerabilities raise concerns

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a rich set of Elementor widgets with a focus on gallery and masonry layouts, who are comfortable upgrading to pro for full functionality.

Not ideal for

Users needing fully functional free widgets without feature restrictions or those prioritizing flawless mobile widget display and highest security standards.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a solid set of widgets including masonry galleries but restricts some useful features like post pagination to the pro version.

Pro version

Unlocks advanced widgets and features such as post pagination and additional customization options, enhancing the plugin's capabilities beyond the free offering.

Final Verdict

Stratum Widgets for Elementor is a well-regarded plugin with strong user approval for its unique widgets and support, making it a valuable addition for Elementor users seeking enhanced design options. However, the plugin's medium security risk history and some functional limitations in the free version may be a concern for cautious users.

While it competes well with many alternatives, potential buyers should weigh the need for pro features against the cost and consider mobile display issues reported by some users. Overall, it is a solid choice for those willing to invest in the pro version and who prioritize creative widget options.