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title: "How to change Accordion Items automatically with Autoplay in Elementor?"
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date: 2023-01-24
modified: 2026-04-12
author: "Aditya Sharma"
description: "Do you want to change accordion items automatically? You can do that easily with the Accordion widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor. You can make your accordion items change..."
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# How to change Accordion Items automatically with Autoplay in Elementor?

## Key Takeaways

- Accordion widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor allows automatic item changes on autoplay.
- Users can set a specific duration between changes of 2 accordion items.
- The autoplay feature includes a progress bar to indicate changing content with customizable border width and color.

Do you want to change accordion items automatically?

You can do that easily with the Accordion widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor. You can make your accordion items change automatically after a set second on autoplay without needing your users to navigate through via time.

So here we'll see how you can autoplay your accordion items with the Accordion widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Accordion widget, [click here](/docs/elementor-accordion-widget-settings-overview/).*

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To achieve this, first drag and drop the Accordion widget and go to **Special Option** > and turn on the **Autoplay **option.

Here you can even set a play and pause button so that if users want, they can pause the autoplay while they read the content. You can set your own custom icons for these play/pause buttons.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tpae-Accordion-Autoplay-3.png)

You can also set a specific duration between changes of 2 accordion items. Moreover, each accordion content will have a progress bar at the bottom to mark as a timer for changing content, which has a border width and colour.

![autoplay accordion preview](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/autoplay-accordion-preview.gif)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the accordion autoplay feature isn't working?**
A: If the accordion autoplay isn't functioning, first ensure that you've enabled the Autoplay option in the Special Options section of the Accordion widget. If it's still not working, check for any conflicting settings or scripts in your Elementor setup that might interfere with the widget's functionality.

**Q: What is the best duration setting for accordion autoplay?**
A: The best duration setting for autoplay depends on the content length and user engagement. A common practice is to set the duration to around 5-7 seconds, giving users enough time to read the content before it changes. Adjust this based on feedback to optimize user interaction.

**Q: Can I use the accordion autoplay feature for a presentation or slideshow?**
A: Using the accordion autoplay feature can be effective for presentations or slideshows, as it allows you to display information sequentially without user interaction. This can keep your audience engaged, especially if you set appropriate durations for each item.