Description
Addon Elementor Container Link extends the functionality of Elementor by introducing an anchor link field within containers, sections, inner sections, and columns. After installing and activating the Addon Elementor Container Link plugin, navigate to your Elementor editor. When editing a container, section, or column, you will find a new option labeled “Container Link” under the Layout tab. Upon activation, you can easily designate these elements as clickable, enhancing user experience and navigation on Elementor-powered websites.
This feature enriches the default capabilities of Elementor, providing users with greater control over interactivity and engagement.
Features
- Add a custom URL to make Elementor containers, sections, inner sections, and columns clickable.
- Enhance user experience by making container elements clickable.
- Support ‘Open in new window’ link options, middle-click, and Ctrl/Cmd+click navigation.
- Accessible: includes keyboard navigation (Tab focus & Enter key) and ARIA link semantics.
- Non-intrusive: preserves child links, buttons, form controls, and user text selection.
- Safe editing: automatically disables links inside the Elementor editor while designing.
- Dynamic tags support (compatible with Elementor Pro).
- Fully compatible with WordPress 6.x and 7.x.
- Fully compatible with Elementor 3.x and 4.x.
Note
Our plugin requires the installation of Elementor for full functionality. Access the anchor or custom URL field option in the Elementor edit page interface to unlock enhanced interactive features.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/addon-elementor-container-linkdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
FAQ
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How do I add a link to an Elementor container or column?
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After installing and activating the Addon Elementor Container Link plugin, navigate to your Elementor editor. When editing a container, section, or column, you will find a new option labeled “Container Link” under the Layout tab. Enter the desired link URL in the provided field, and the element will become clickable on the frontend.
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Can I customize the appearance of the clickable containers?
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Yes, you can customize the appearance of clickable containers using custom CSS or Elementor’s built-in style settings. The plugin automatically adds a pointer cursor and proper semantic link attributes.
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Contributors & Developers
“Addon Elementor Container Link” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1
- Tested with WordPress 6.8
- Tested with Elementor 3.28.3
- Fully tested on PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1
1.2
- Tested and Compatible with WordPress 6.8.1
- Tested and Compatible with Elementor 3.28.4
- Fully tested with PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1
- Added: Screenshots, thumbnails and icons
1.3
- Tested and Compatible with WordPress 6.8.1
- Tested and Compatible with Elementor 3.29.2
- Fully tested with PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1
- Added: Dynamic Tags (will work with Elementor Pro)
- Fixed: Link ‘Open in new window’ link options.
1.4
- Added support for Elementor columns and inner sections.
- Improved frontend event handling: links support Ctrl/Cmd+click and middle mouse click.
- Added keyboard accessibility support (Tab focus and Enter key navigation).
- Added protection against navigating while highlighting or selecting text.
- Prevented links from triggering inside the Elementor editor while editing.
- Ensured nested parent/child container links work independently; child links no longer trigger parent links.
- Cleanly enqueued frontend scripts and styles via WordPress/Elementor APIs.
- Added pointer cursor support natively via CSS.
- Added compatibility notice if Elementor is not active.
- Added “Buy cup of coffee” support link in plugin row meta.
- Tested and compatible with WordPress 7.1.
- Tested and compatible with Elementor 4.3 and 3.x.
- Fully tested with PHP 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3.