--- title: "How to set an anchor link to a Switcher Template in Elementor?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/anchor-link-to-elementor-switcher-template/ date: 2023-02-07 modified: 2026-09-27 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Set a Unique Switcher ID on a Switcher widget so a link elsewhere on your site can target it directly. This is the same field used to connect a Carousel..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/How-to-set-an-anchor-link-to-a-Switcher-Template-in-Elementor_-1024x536.jpg word_count: 269 --- # How to set an anchor link to a Switcher Template in Elementor? ## - Switcher widget uses a Unique Switcher ID under Switch/Toggle, and a link elsewhere on the page targets it with # followed by the same ID. - The Plus Addons for Elementor requires Elementor (free) installed and active, and the Switcher widget is enabled under The Plus Addons > Widgets. - Unique Switcher ID must be unique on the page, because two Switcher widgets sharing the same ID behave unpredictably. Set a **Unique Switcher ID** on a Switcher widget so a link elsewhere on your site can target it directly. This is the same field used to connect a Carousel Remote to a Switcher - see the related doc for that setup. For the full settings tour of the **Switcher** widget, see [Switcher Elementor Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/switcher-elementor-widget-settings-overview/). ***Requirement - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.*** [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/switcher/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) ## Before You Start - **Prerequisite:** [Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) (free) installed and active.- **Widget to enable:** go to **The Plus Addons > Widgets**, search for **Switcher** and turn its toggle on. ## Steps - Add the **Switcher** widget, and under **Switch/Toggle** set a **Unique Switcher ID** - a short text identifier of your choosing, with no spaces.- On a button or link elsewhere on the page (for example an Advanced Buttons or Button widget), set its **Link** to `#` followed by the same ID you just set.- Publish the page and test the link. ![Unique Switcher ID field under Switch/Toggle](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/switcher-unique-id.webp) ## Settings Overview | Setting | What it does | Default | | ------- | ------------ | ------- | | Unique Switcher ID | An identifier other links/widgets on the page can target. | (empty) | ## Limitations - The ID must be unique on the page - two Switcher widgets sharing the same ID will behave unpredictably. ## Not verified So you know exactly what has and has not been checked: - The anchor-link/URL-hash mechanism was not click-tested on the front end in this pass - only the field's presence in the control model was confirmed. Test the link on your own published page before relying on it. ## Related Docs - [Switcher Elementor Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/switcher-elementor-widget-settings-overview/)- [How to connect a Carousel Remote with Switcher in Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/connect-carousel-remote-with-elementor-switcher/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What do I need before setting an anchor link to a Switcher template in Elementor?** A: Elementor free must be installed and active, and the Switcher widget has to be enabled under The Plus Addons > Widgets. That matters because the anchor target is created from the Switcher widget itself, not from a separate link tool. The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH provides the Switcher widget inside Elementor, so the setup only works once that widget is turned on. **Q: How do I make a button jump to a Switcher widget on the same page?** A: The link needs to use the same Unique Switcher ID that you assign in the Switch/Toggle settings, with a # in front of it. That creates a page anchor that points directly at the Switcher widget. A practical detail is that the ID should be short and contain no spaces, because it is meant to behave like a clean hash target rather than a long label. **Q: Why is my anchor link to the Switcher template not working?** A: The most common issue on this page is an ID mismatch or an unpublished test. The link has to use # plus the exact Unique Switcher ID, and the page should be published before you test it. Another gotcha is that the anchor-link/URL-hash mechanism was not click-tested on the front end in this pass, so a live test on your own published page is important before relying on it. **Q: Can I use the same field for a Carousel Remote and an anchor link?** A: The same Unique Switcher ID field is used for both cases. That means one field can serve as the target for a link elsewhere on the page and also connect a Carousel Remote to a Switcher. The related setup is covered in [How to connect a Carousel Remote with Switcher in Elementor?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/connect-carousel-remote-with-elementor-switcher/), which makes this field more than just an anchor target. **Q: What is the best practice for naming a Switcher anchor ID?** A: Keep it short, unique, and free of spaces. The page says the ID must be unique on the page, and two Switcher widgets sharing the same ID will behave unpredictably. That makes naming discipline important if you have multiple switchers on one layout, because duplicate IDs can send links to the wrong target or create inconsistent behavior. **Q: Where can I find more settings for the Switcher widget?** A: The full settings tour is in [Switcher Elementor Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/switcher-elementor-widget-settings-overview/). This tutorial only covers setting a Unique Switcher ID and linking to it, while the overview covers what that field does inside the widget settings. The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH also provides a [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/switcher/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) if you want to inspect the widget itself.