Essential Addons for Elementor is a widget and extension library that adds extra elements to the Elementor page builder. The Pro version adds more advanced widgets and is used by Elementor site builders and agencies. If you only need part of it, you can get a focused plugin built for your own site and pay once.
Essential Addons for Elementor: $3.75 a month for one site (1 Website).
Your own plugin on Pluginora: from $9 once, with 5 free changes. Try it first for $1.
What Essential Addons for Elementor does
- 100+ Elementor widgets across free and Pro
- 50+ Pro elements
- 15+ extensions
- Post, product and content display widgets
- Form styler widgets for popular form plugins
- Templately template access for a limited period on paid plans
Free version: Yes, Essential Addons for Elementor (free) on WordPress.org.
What you can build instead
A Pluginora plugin does one job for your site. For Essential Addons for Elementor, that could be:
- One custom Elementor widget or shortcode for a specific layout
- A filterable post or product grid for one site
- A single styled content element such as a team or pricing table
A small custom plugin would not replace a library of 100+ widgets and extensions or its template collection.
Related plugins you can build:
Cost over 3 years
| Essential Addons for Elementor | Your own plugin | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $45 | From $9 |
| Year 2 | $59.88 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $59.88 | $0 |
| 3-year total | $164.76 | From $9 |
When Essential Addons for Elementor is the better choice
- You want dozens of ready-made widgets inside Elementor
- You build many Elementor sites and reuse the same elements
- You want templates and ongoing updates from an established vendor
When your own plugin makes more sense
- You use one or two of its features, not the whole package.
- You would rather pay once than renew every month.
- You want it to work exactly the way your site needs, and to change it on request.
How to get your own
- Describe it. For example: “Create a shortcode that shows my latest 6 case studies in a 3-column grid with their featured image and a Read more link.”
- See the plan and price. Ora replies with what it will build and a fixed price. Nothing is built until you approve.
- Try it for $1. Test it on a practice site for 7 days, then keep it and pay the rest once.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Essential Addons for Elementor?
Yes, Essential Addons for Elementor (free) on WordPress.org. Free plugins from other makers may cover part of it. A Pluginora plugin costs from $9 once and does exactly the job you describe.
How much does Essential Addons for Elementor cost?
It costs $3.75 a month for one site (1 Website), as listed on essential-addons.com on 20 October 2026. Per month billed annually (about $45/year) during a Halloween sale; regular price shown $4.99/month (about $60/year). Prices change, so check their pricing page.
Will my own plugin do everything Essential Addons for Elementor does?
No. A small custom plugin would not replace a library of 100+ widgets and extensions or its template collection. It does the focused job you describe, built for your site.
Does Pluginora copy Essential Addons for Elementor?
No. Ora builds a new plugin from your description. It does not copy any code, text or design from Essential Addons for Elementor or any other product.
Can I try it before I pay the full price?
Yes. For $1, Ora builds your plugin and you test it on a private practice site for 7 days, with 2 changes. If you keep it, the $1 comes off the price.
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