--- title: "How to create a Carousel Infinite Loop scroll in Elementor Slider?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-infinite-loop-scroll-in-elementor-slider/ date: 2023-02-16 modified: 2026-09-14 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "In a looping carousel there is no first or last slide: after the last one, the first comes round again. The Carousel Anything widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/How-to-create-a-Carousel-Infinite-Loop-scroll-in-Elementor-Slider-1024x536.jpg word_count: 358 --- # How to create a Carousel Infinite Loop scroll in Elementor Slider? ## - Carousel Anything from The Plus Addons for Elementor loops with Infinite Mode, so after the last slide the first slide comes round again. - The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro is required for the Infinite Mode switch, while the Carousel Anything widget itself is free. - Desktop, Responsive Tablet, and Responsive Mobile each let Carousel Anything set Infinite Mode separately, and the setting starts switched on in Pro. In a looping carousel there is no first or last slide: after the last one, the first comes round again. The **Carousel Anything** widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor loops with **Infinite Mode**. Turn it off and the carousel stops at both ends. *To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Carousel Anything widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-anything-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/carousel-slider/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) ## Before You Start - **Edition:** **Pro** — The Infinite Mode switch needs The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. The Carousel Anything widget itself is free.- **Widget to enable:** Carousel Anything, switched on under **The Plus Addons > Widgets**.- **Slides:** one saved Elementor template per slide, created under **Templates > Saved Templates** and published. ## Steps - Select the Carousel Anything widget and open **Style > Carousel Options**.- In the **Desktop** tab, turn **Infinite Mode** on or off. In Pro it is on by default.- Publish the page and use the arrows or dots on the front end to check the ends. ![The Infinite Mode switch in the Carousel Options section of the Carousel Anything widget](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/carousel-infinite.webp) ## How It Behaves | | Infinite Mode on | Infinite Mode off | | --- | ---------------- | ----------------- | | **Prev** on the first slide | Goes to the last slide | Disabled, nothing happens | | **Next** on the last slide | Goes to the first slide | Disabled, nothing happens | | **Autoplay** at the last slide | Continues with the first slide | Runs backwards to the first slide, then forwards again | - Tablets and phones can use a different setting: turn on **Responsive Tablet** or **Responsive Mobile** in that tab and set **Infinite Mode** there. It starts switched on. ## Limitations - The Infinite Mode switch is not part of the free plugin. In the free widget it only shows an upgrade notice, and the carousel always loops: in our test Prev on the first slide went to the last slide. ## Troubleshooting ### The Prev arrow does nothing on the first slide Infinite Mode is off, so the carousel cannot go back past the first slide. Turn it on to loop. ### Autoplay runs backwards Turn on **Infinite Mode**. Without it, autoplay reverses at the last slide. ## Related Docs - [Carousel Anything widget: settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-anything-elementor-widget-settings-overview/)- [Change slides automatically with autoplay](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/elementor-carousel-slider-autoplay/)- [Show or hide arrows and dots](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/showhide-arrows-dots-in-elementor-carousel/)- [Carousel Remote widget: settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-remote-elementor-widget-settings-overview/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why does a carousel infinite loop scroll keep cycling instead of stopping at the ends?** A: A looping carousel has no first or last slide, so the last slide flows back to the first one. In The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH this behavior is controlled by Infinite Mode in the Carousel Anything widget. When Infinite Mode is on, the carousel keeps moving; when it is off, it stops at both ends. **Q: What do I need before creating a carousel infinite loop scroll in Elementor?** A: The key requirement is The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, because the Infinite Mode switch needs the Pro edition. The Carousel Anything widget itself is free, but it must be switched on under The Plus Addons > Widgets. Each slide also uses one saved Elementor template, created under Templates > Saved Templates and published. **Q: Why does the Prev arrow do nothing on the first slide?** A: That usually means Infinite Mode is off. With Infinite Mode disabled, the carousel cannot move backward past the first slide, so Prev is disabled and nothing happens. Turning Infinite Mode on restores looping behavior, which is why the same arrow can jump from the first slide to the last slide in a looping setup. **Q: Why does autoplay run backwards at the end of a carousel?** A: Autoplay reverses when Infinite Mode is off. In that mode, reaching the last slide makes autoplay run backward to the first slide, then forward again. With Infinite Mode on, autoplay continues through the loop instead of reversing direction at the end. **Q: Can I use different infinite loop settings on tablet and mobile?** A: The Carousel Anything widget supports separate responsive settings for tablets and phones. Turn on Responsive Tablet or Responsive Mobile in that tab and set Infinite Mode there. Those responsive controls start switched on, so mobile behavior can differ from desktop without changing the main desktop setting. **Q: Should I leave Infinite Mode on or off for a looping slider?** A: For a true carousel infinite loop scroll, leave Infinite Mode on. That keeps navigation continuous and makes autoplay wrap naturally instead of stopping or reversing at the ends. Turn it off only if you want the carousel to stop at both ends, which changes how Prev, Next, and autoplay behave.