--- title: "How to Create Elementor Custom Loop Carousel Slider?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-elementor-custom-loop-carousel-slider/ date: 2023-08-28 modified: 2026-09-27 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Layout and Style are independent controls, so a visually-designed card template can slide in a carousel exactly like a built-in style-1 card would. Set Style to Custom and pick a..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/How-to-Create-Elementor-Custom-Loop-Carousel-Slider_-1-1024x536.jpg word_count: 265 --- # How to Create Elementor Custom Loop Carousel Slider? ## - Dynamic Listing requires The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, and it does not appear in the free plugin; Elementor (free) is installed and active as a prerequisite. - Style set to Custom and Layout set to Carousel combine without extra configuration, so a chosen card template slides with the carousel mechanic. - The Style tab’s Carousel Options, including navigation, autoplay, and slides-per-view, apply to custom cards the same way they apply to built-in styles. Layout and Style are independent controls, so a visually-designed card template can slide in a carousel exactly like a built-in style-1 card would. Set **Style** to **Custom** and pick a card template, and set **Layout** to **Carousel** for the slider mechanic - the two combine without extra configuration. For the full settings tour of the **Dynamic Listing** widget, see [Dynamic Listing Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/dynamic-listing-widget-settings-overview/). ***Requirement - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.*** [LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-listing/dynamic-listing/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) ## Before You Start - **Prerequisite:** [Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/) (free) installed and active.- **Edition:** Dynamic Listing is a **Pro** widget - it needs The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro installed and its license activated. It will not appear in the free plugin.- **Widget to enable:** go to **The Plus Addons > Widgets**, search for **Dynamic Listing** and turn its toggle on. ## Steps - Build a **Dynamic Listing** widget with **Style** set to **Custom** and a card template chosen in **Select a template**, as covered in the Custom Loop Skin doc.- Under **Content Layout**, set **Layout** to **Carousel**. ![A custom loop-skin template sliding inside a Carousel layout](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dynamic-listing-custom-carousel-combo.webp) The Style tab's **Carousel Options** (navigation, autoplay, slides-per-view) then apply to the custom cards the same way they would to any built-in style. ## Settings Overview | Setting | What it does | Default | | ------- | ------------ | ------- | | Style | Custom card template (Select a template). | style-1 | | Layout | Carousel enables the slider mechanic. | Grid | ## Related Docs - [How to Create Elementor Custom Post Type Carousel Slider?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-elementor-custom-post-type-carousel-slider/)- [How to Create Elementor Custom Post Type Loop Skin?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-elementor-custom-post-type-loop-skin/) ## Not verified So you know exactly what has and has not been checked: - Carousel slide-height consistency when custom cards have very different content lengths was not specifically tested. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What do I need before creating a custom loop carousel slider in Elementor?** A: Elementor free has to be installed and active, and Dynamic Listing has to be available as a Pro widget with The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro installed and its license activated. The widget also needs to be turned on under The Plus Addons > Widgets. That matters because the tutorial’s carousel setup depends on Dynamic Listing, not a standalone Elementor feature. **Q: Why is the Dynamic Listing widget not showing up in Elementor?** A: The usual blocker is edition or activation. Dynamic Listing is a Pro widget, so it will not appear in the free plugin. The page says The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro must be installed, its license activated, and the Dynamic Listing toggle enabled under The Plus Addons > Widgets. If any of those are missing, the widget won’t be available to build the carousel. **Q: Can I use a custom card template in a carousel instead of a built-in style?** A: The tutorial is built around that exact setup. Style and Layout are independent controls, so you can set Style to Custom, choose a card template, and still set Layout to Carousel. That means the visual design comes from your template while the slider behavior comes from the carousel layout. The page also notes this works without extra configuration. **Q: What is the difference between Style and Layout in Dynamic Listing?** A: Style controls the card design, while Layout controls the display mechanic. In this tutorial, Style is set to Custom with a chosen template, and Layout is set to Carousel so the cards slide instead of sitting in a grid. That separation is useful because it lets The Plus Addons for Elementor keep your custom design intact while changing only how items are presented. **Q: Do Carousel Options like autoplay and slides per view work with custom cards?** A: The page says they do. Once Layout is set to Carousel, the Style tab’s Carousel Options such as navigation, autoplay, and slides-per-view apply to custom cards the same way they do to built-in styles. That means you don’t lose standard carousel controls just because you switched to a custom template. **Q: Is there anything risky about using very different content lengths in custom carousel cards?** A: The page flags one thing that was not specifically tested: slide-height consistency when custom cards have very different content lengths. That’s worth keeping in mind if your templates mix short and long content, because uneven heights can make carousels feel jumpy even when the slider itself works correctly. For reference, the related settings overview is here: [Dynamic Listing Widget Settings Overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/dynamic-listing-widget-settings-overview/).