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title: "How to Add Pagination in Blog Posts in Elementor?"
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date: 2023-05-04
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# How to Add Pagination in Blog Posts in Elementor?

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor Blog Listing widget allows users to add pagination to blog posts.
- Pagination is not available in the Carousel layout and Single Page Related Posts type listing.
- Users can manage pagination typography, colour, and hover colour from the More Post Options tab.

Are you looking for a way to improve the user experience on your WordPress blog by adding pagination to your blog posts? Pagination can make it easier for your readers to navigate through your content and find the posts they are interested in. 

With the Blog Listing widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily add pagination in blog posts in Elementor.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Blog Listing widget, [click here](/docs/blog-listing-widget-settings-overview/).*

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-listing//#blog-post-wgts?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

To do this, add the Blog Listing widget on the page or template, select the appropriate listing type, style, and layout.

> *Note: Pagination is not available in the ****Carousel**** layout and ****Single Page Related Posts**** type listing.*

Then go to the **More Post Options** tab and select **Pagination** from the **Post Loading Options **section.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tpae-Blog-Listing-Pagination.png)

From the **Pagination Next** and **Pagination Previous** fields, you can edit the pagination next and previous text, respectively.

You can also manage the pagination typography, colour, and hover colour from here.

Now, go to the **Content Source** tab and set a maximum number of posts to be displayed on a page in the **Maximum Posts Display** field.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tpae-Blog-Listing-Content-Source-Maximum-Post-Display.png)

Depending on the number of posts you have and the number set in the **Maximum Posts Display** field, you’ll see a pagination on your blog post listing.

> *Note: To show pagination, you must set a lower number in the ****Maximum Posts Display**** field than the total number of posts.*

![blog listing pagination demo](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/blog-listing-pagination-demo.png)

Also, check [How to add load more button in blog posts in Elementor](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-read-more-button-in-blog-posts-in-elementor/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if pagination is not showing up in my blog posts?**
A: If pagination isn't appearing, check the Maximum Posts Display field. You need to set a lower number here than your total posts. If the total posts are equal to or less than the number set, pagination won't display. This ensures that there are enough posts to warrant pagination, improving user navigation.

**Q: Can I use pagination with the Carousel layout in Elementor?**
A: No, pagination is not available when using the Carousel layout with the Blog Listing widget. If you want to implement pagination, make sure to select a layout that supports it. This limitation is important to consider when designing your blog layout.

**Q: What is the best way to style pagination in my blog posts?**
A: To style pagination, go to the More Post Options tab in the Blog Listing widget settings. Here, you can manage typography, color, and hover color for pagination. This customization helps maintain your site's design consistency and enhances user experience.

**Q: How does setting the Maximum Posts Display affect pagination?**
A: The Maximum Posts Display setting determines how many posts appear on a page. If this number is lower than the total number of posts, pagination will be activated. This is crucial for managing content visibility and ensuring users can navigate through multiple pages of posts.

**Q: What happens if I set the Maximum Posts Display to a number higher than my total posts?**
A: If you set the Maximum Posts Display to a number greater than your total posts, pagination will not appear. This is because there aren't enough posts to necessitate multiple pages. Always ensure this number is lower than your total posts to enable pagination.