--- title: "How to Copy Elementor Pages from One Site to Another [2026]" url: https://theplusaddons.com/blog/copy-elementor-pages-from-one-site-to-another/ date: 2023-09-28 modified: 2026-05-15 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Copying an Elementor page from one website to another the manual way means exporting JSON templates, importing them on the destination site, re-uploading images, and manually rebuilding any section that..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/How-to-Copy-Elementor-Pages-from-One-Site-to-Another-1024x536.png word_count: 1743 --- # How to Copy Elementor Pages from One Site to Another [2026] ## Key Takeaways - The Plus Addons for Elementor offers a free feature called Cross Domain Copy Paste that allows users to transfer Elementor sections directly between sites without file exports. - Cross Domain Copy Paste transfers all widget settings, typography, spacing, animations, and responsive breakpoints without loss when using The Plus Addons for Elementor v6.4.14. - The Plus Addons for Elementor has over 100,000 active installs on WordPress.org and maintains a 4.6/5 rating from over 386 reviews as of May 2026. - Cross Domain Copy Paste requires The Plus Addons for Elementor to be installed and active on both the source and destination sites for functionality. - Pasted sections appear at the bottom of the Elementor canvas by default, requiring users to scroll down to locate them after pasting. Copying an Elementor page from one website to another the manual way means exporting JSON templates, importing them on the destination site, re-uploading images, and manually rebuilding any section that did not transfer cleanly. The Plus Addons for Elementor by POSIMYTH removes that friction entirely with a free feature called **Cross Domain Copy Paste**, which lets you transfer any Elementor section or container between two sites directly from the browser, no file exports required. This guide walks through the full process step by step. The Plus Addons for Elementor has [100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/) as of May 2026, with a 4.6/5 rating across 386+ reviews. The Cross Domain Copy Paste feature is available on the **free plan** with no upgrade required. All steps in this guide were tested on WordPress 6.9.4 with The Plus Addons for Elementor v6.4.14 in May 2026. The Safari troubleshooting section has been updated to reflect the current Settings path introduced in Safari 16. Table Of Contents ## What Is Cross Domain Copy Paste in Elementor? Cross Domain Copy Paste is a feature in The Plus Addons for Elementor (Free) that copies any Elementor section, container, column, or widget from one website and pastes it onto a different website through the same browser window. The copied element data is stored in browser localStorage — no data is sent to any server, and the transfer is entirely local to your machine. The Plus Addons for Elementor is a plugin by POSIMYTH that extends Elementor with 120+ widgets, 8+ page builders, and a set of performance and utility extras. Cross Domain Copy Paste falls under the Extras category and is one of several [free extensions](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-extras/extensions/) included with the plugin. In our testing across staging and production environments with v6.4.14, pasted sections transferred all widget settings, typography, spacing, animations, and responsive breakpoints without any loss. ![The Plus Addons for Elementor cross domain copy paste feature in action](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/What-is-The-Plus-Addons-for-Elementor-1024x620.jpg) *Want to see all the free extras included? Browse the full [**Cross Domain Copy Paste feature page**](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-extras/cross-domain-copy-paste-content/) with live demo sections you can copy directly.* ## How to Copy Elementor Pages from One Site to Another [Step-by-Step] The process requires four steps. Before starting, confirm that both websites are open in the same browser window in regular tabs (not incognito), and that The Plus Addons is installed and active on both. A video walkthrough is available below if you prefer watching first: https://youtu.be/UpWmrhouvmc ### Step 1: Install The Plus Addons for Elementor on Both Sites Cross Domain Copy Paste requires The Plus Addons for Elementor to be installed and active on both the source site and the destination site. Elementor must also be active on both. The free version of The Plus Addons is sufficient for this feature. - Log in to your WordPress dashboard on Site A. - Go to **Plugins > Add New Plugin**. - Search for **The Plus Addons for Elementor**. - Click **Install Now**, then click **Activate**. - Repeat steps 1 through 4 on Site B. You can also download The Plus Addons for Elementor directly from [its WordPress.org plugin page](https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-plus-addons-for-elementor-page-builder/) and upload it manually via Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin. ![Installing The Plus Addons for Elementor free plugin from WordPress dashboard Add New Plugin screen](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Installing-The-Plus-Addons-for-Elementor-FREE-Plugin--1024x488.png) ### Step 2: Enable the Cross Domain Copy Paste Extension The Cross Domain Copy Paste feature is an extension inside The Plus Addons settings panel. It is off by default and must be turned on before the Plus Copy option will appear in the Elementor right-click menu. Enable it on both sites. - In your WordPress dashboard on Site A, click **The Plus Addons** in the left sidebar. - Click the **Extensions** tab. - Find **Cross Domain Copy Paste** and toggle it on. - Repeat steps 1 through 3 on Site B. ![The Plus Addons for Elementor Extensions panel showing Cross Domain Copy Paste toggle enabled](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Enable-live-copy-paste-1024x416.png) ### Step 3: Copy the Elementor Section from Site A With the extension active on Site A, open the page you want to copy in the Elementor backend editor. You can copy any section, container, column, or individual widget using this method. - Navigate to the page on Site A and click **Edit with Elementor**. - Right-click on the section or container you want to transfer. - Select **Plus Copy** from the context menu. The section data is now stored in your browser's localStorage. Do not close the browser or switch to a private tab — the copied data is available only while the browser session remains open. ![Elementor right-click context menu showing Plus Copy option for cross-domain section transfer](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Copying-Elementor-Section-from-Website-A-1024x549.jpg) ### Step 4: Paste the Section on Site B Open a new tab in the same browser window, go to Site B, and open the destination page in the Elementor editor. Both sites must be open in the same browser window because the paste operation reads from the same browser localStorage that stored your copied section in Step 3. - Open Site B in a new tab in the same browser window. - Navigate to the destination page and click **Edit with Elementor**. - Add a new empty container to the page canvas. - Right-click the empty container and select **Plus Paste**. - Review the pasted section, then click **Update** to save the page. The pasted section appears with all original widget settings, typography, and spacing intact. No data passes through any external server during this transfer — the entire process runs locally in your browser. ![Elementor right-click context menu on Site B showing Plus Paste option for cross-domain transfer](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pasting-Elementor-Section-to-Website-B-1024x579.jpg) To copy a full page, repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each section. The process takes one to two minutes per section once both sites are set up. ## What Gets Transferred When You Copy Elementor Content Across Domains? Cross Domain Copy Paste transfers the full Elementor JSON for the copied element. This includes widget settings, typography, spacing, responsive breakpoints, animations, and section structure. Some items do not transfer depending on what the destination site has configured. | What Transfers | What Does Not Transfer | | -------------- | ---------------------- | | Widget settings and all options | Actual image files (URLs reference Site A media library) | | Typography (font, size, weight, line height) | Global Colors and Fonts not defined on Site B | | Padding, margins, spacing | ACF or dynamic field data (structure transfers, not values) | | Hover and entrance animations | Pro widget settings if Site B is on the free plan | | Responsive breakpoint overrides | Inactive widgets (must be enabled on Site B first) | | Section and container structure | Custom CSS classes unique to Site A theme | Images will display correctly on Site B as long as Site A remains online, because the image URLs point to Site A's media library. To host the images on Site B independently, download them from Site A and re-upload to Site B's media library after pasting. ## Common Troubleshooting Tips for Cross Domain Copy Paste Most issues with Cross Domain Copy Paste trace back to browser restrictions, inactive widgets, or incognito windows. Work through these checks in order before contacting support. ### 1. Safari: Enable the Developer Menu First (Updated for Safari 16+) Safari enforces cross-origin restrictions that block localStorage access across tabs by default. You must enable the Developer menu and turn off cross-origin restrictions before the Plus Paste option will work. This is a one-time setup per browser. **Current path for Safari 16 and later:** - Open Safari and click **Safari** in the top menu bar, then select **Settings**. - Go to the **Advanced** tab. - Check **Show features for web developers**. A Developer menu will appear in the menu bar. - Click the **Developer** menu and select **Disable Cross-Origin Restrictions**. Note: Safari versions before 16 used a different path — Preferences > Advanced > Show Develop menu in menu bar. If you are on a current Mac, use the Settings path above. ![Safari Advanced settings tab showing the Show features for web developers checkbox](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Show-Develop-menu-in-menu-bar-1024x433.png) ![Safari Developer menu with Disable Cross-Origin Restrictions option highlighted](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Disable-Cross-Origin-Restrictions-1024x513.png) ### 2. Enable All Required Widgets on Site B If the pasted section uses a widget that is turned off on Site B, that widget will not render after pasting. Enable all widgets before pasting to avoid empty blocks in the output. - In the WordPress dashboard on Site B, click **The Plus Addons**. - Click the **Widgets** tab. - Click **Enable All** in the top-right corner. ### 3. Check the Bottom of the Page Pasted content is added to the bottom of the Elementor canvas by default. If you do not see the pasted section immediately after clicking Plus Paste, scroll to the bottom of the page before concluding the paste did not work. ### 4. Use the Same Browser Window — Not Incognito The cross-domain transfer uses browser localStorage, which is isolated between normal and incognito windows, and between different browsers entirely. Both the source site and destination site must be open as regular tabs in the same browser window for Plus Paste to find the copied data. ![Diagram showing both Elementor sites open in the same browser window and not incognito mode](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/No-Multiple-Browsers-or-Incognito-Window.gif) ### 5. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies Stale cache can interfere with localStorage reads. Clear your browser cache and cookies, reload both Elementor editor tabs, then try the copy-paste sequence again from the beginning. ### 6. Disable Browser Extensions Temporarily Ad blockers, privacy extensions, and content script managers can intercept localStorage writes. Disable all browser extensions, reload both editor tabs, and test whether the copy-paste works. If it does, re-enable extensions one at a time to identify which one is causing the conflict. ![Browser extensions manager showing how to disable extensions for troubleshooting cross-domain copy paste](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Disable-Browser-Extension-or-Add-ons-1024x495.png) ### 7. Still Not Working? If all six steps above have not resolved the issue, open the [24/7 AI support chat](https://theplusaddons.com/chat/) or raise a ticket on the [Pro helpdesk](https://store.posimyth.com/helpdesk/). Share your browser version, which step fails, and a screenshot of the Elementor context menu on both sites. The support team has resolved several edge cases involving Cloudflare proxy settings and security plugin header configurations that block localStorage access. ![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20-Checklist-for-WordPress-Site-Maintenance-1024x1024.jpg) ##### Do you Manage WordPress Websites? Download Our FREE E-Book of 20+ Checklist for WordPress Site Maintenance. ​ [contact-form-7] Field LabelSend Me the eBook ## Is Cross-Domain Copy Paste Worth Using in Elementor? Cross Domain Copy Paste is worth setting up if you build or maintain more than one Elementor site. Transferring a finished section takes under two minutes compared to 15 or more minutes of manual JSON export, re-import, image re-upload, and style adjustment. The feature is free, requires no third-party plugin, and transfers design fidelity that the native Elementor template export system does not always match. **Best for:** Freelancers and agencies reusing header, hero, or testimonial sections across client sites. Developers duplicating layouts from staging to production. Anyone who has finished a section on one domain and wants to replicate it exactly on another without rebuilding it. **Not ideal for:** Copying an entire multi-page site in one action — you would need to copy section by section. Sites where the destination uses ACF dynamic fields, which transfer field configuration but not field values. Sites where the destination does not have The Plus Addons installed, since the feature requires the plugin on both ends. The Plus Addons for Elementor includes the [Cross Domain Copy Paste](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-extras/cross-domain-copy-paste-content/) feature alongside 120+ widgets (Free), 8+ builders, and a full set of performance extras — all in one plugin. [See what the Pro plan adds](https://theplusaddons.com/pricing/) for agencies managing multiple client sites. Check out the [**Complete List of 120+ Widgets and Extensions**](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widgets/) here. Start building your dream website without coding! *Want to create a single page website? Check our step-by-step guide on [**How to Create One Page Navigation in Elementor***](https://theplusaddons.com/blog/create-one-page-navigation-in-elementor/). ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What should I do if the Cross Domain Copy Paste feature isn't working?** A: If Cross Domain Copy Paste isn't functioning, first ensure both sites are open in the same browser window, not incognito. If you're using Safari, enable the Developer menu and disable cross-origin restrictions. Also, check that all required widgets are enabled on Site B to avoid rendering issues. Clearing your browser cache can also help resolve localStorage conflicts. **Q: Can I use Cross Domain Copy Paste to transfer entire pages between sites?** A: Cross Domain Copy Paste allows you to copy sections or containers individually, not entire pages at once. You need to repeat the copy-paste process for each section you want to transfer. This method is efficient for transferring specific elements but requires manual repetition for full-page transfers. **Q: What happens to images when I copy Elementor sections across domains?** A: When you copy Elementor sections using Cross Domain Copy Paste, the image URLs reference the media library of Site A. To host images independently on Site B, you'll need to download them from Site A and re-upload them to Site B's media library after pasting the section. **Q: What is the best practice for ensuring a smooth copy-paste experience?** A: To ensure a smooth experience with Cross Domain Copy Paste, keep both source and destination sites open in regular tabs of the same browser window. Enable all necessary widgets on Site B beforehand and check that your browser allows localStorage access. This setup minimizes errors during the transfer process. **Q: Why is Cross Domain Copy Paste beneficial for Elementor users?** A: Cross Domain Copy Paste significantly reduces the time needed to replicate Elementor sections between sites compared to manual methods like JSON exports. It transfers all widget settings and styles accurately without requiring file exports or image re-uploads, making it ideal for freelancers or agencies managing multiple sites.