Elementor
WordPress website builder with a drag-and-drop editor, AI page generation, hosting and site management tools.
Elementor is a website builder for WordPress that combines a drag-and-drop editor with AI tools for planning sites, generating pages, writing copy and creating images. Elementor is used to design, optimise and manage WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores, with optional hosting, domains and email delivery from the same company.
Best for Freelancers, agencies and site owners who build on WordPress and want visual design control alongside AI-generated first drafts.
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What is Elementor?
Elementor is a website builder for WordPress that pairs a visual drag-and-drop editor with AI tools. Pages and sections can be generated from a prompt and matched to the site's design system, then adjusted by hand using global styles, motion effects, masks and custom CSS. An AI Site Planner produces a brief, sitemap and wireframes before design begins, and other AI functions write copy, create images and generate code for custom widgets. Beyond design, the company offers image optimisation, accessibility scanning, cookie consent banners, managed cloud hosting, domain registration, email delivery and a dashboard for managing several connected sites. A WooCommerce builder covers online stores. Elementor One bundles these into a single subscription with a shared pool of monthly credits, while Editor Pro plans are sold by number of sites, billed annually with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key Features
Visual Editor
Builds layouts by drag and drop with global styles, motion effects and custom CSS, with no coding required.
AI Page Generation
Creates full pages and sections from a prompt in line with the site's design system.
AI Site Planner
Drafts a brief, a sitemap and wireframes for a new site.
WooCommerce Builder
Designs and builds online stores that run on WooCommerce.
Optimisation Tools
Compresses images to WebP and AVIF, scans for accessibility issues and adds cookie consent banners.
Hosting and Management
Provides managed WordPress hosting, domains, email delivery and one dashboard for connected sites.
How Elementor works
Plan the site
Use the AI Site Planner to produce a brief, a sitemap and wireframes.
Design in the editor
Open the drag-and-drop builder to lay out pages, add contact forms and connect integrations.
Publish
Go live on Elementor's managed hosting or another host, and connect your domain name.
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Use Cases
- Launching a Business Site
- Put a company website online without writing code.
- Agency Client Work
- Reuse pages, templates and layouts across client projects.
- Building an Online Store
- Design a WooCommerce shop with custom product and store pages.
- Fixing Accessibility Issues
- Scan an existing site and apply guided or AI-assisted fixes.
- Capturing Leads
- Add forms and popups that feed enquiries into marketing tools.
Things to know
- WordPress only
- Elementor builds sites on WordPress; it is not a standalone site platform.
- Annual billing
- The plans on the pricing page are billed yearly, and the page notes that they renew at the regular rate.
- Elementor One uses credits
- A shared monthly credit pool covers AI features, image optimisation, accessibility fixes and emails; the editor itself uses no credits.
- Money-back window
- The pricing page states a 30-day money-back guarantee.
FAQs
What is Elementor?
Elementor is a website builder for WordPress with a drag-and-drop editor, AI generation tools and add-on services such as hosting and image optimisation.
What is Elementor used for?
Elementor is used to design, build and manage WordPress websites and WooCommerce stores, from first draft to hosting and ongoing optimisation.
Do I need to know how to code to use Elementor?
No. Elementor's editor works by drag and drop with templates and AI assistance. Developers can still add custom code and CSS when they want to.
Does Elementor use AI?
Yes. Elementor includes AI for site planning, generating pages and sections, writing copy, creating images and producing code for custom widgets.
How much does Elementor cost?
Elementor lists annual plans named Essential, Advanced Solo, Advanced, Expert and One, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the official pricing page for current figures.
Can I host my site with Elementor?
Yes. Elementor sells managed cloud hosting for WordPress and domain registration, and you can also use Elementor with a different hosting provider.
Does Elementor work for online stores?
Yes. Elementor has a WooCommerce builder, and its plan list shows eCommerce features on the higher Editor Pro tiers.
Who it's for
- Web designers
- Freelancers
- Agencies
- Small businesses
- Store owners
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