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title: "How to Limit Blog Post Title in Elementor? (Limit Word Count)"
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# How to Limit Blog Post Title in Elementor? (Limit Word Count)

## 

- The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor cuts titles by word or by character, and Title Limit is off by default.
- The Plus Addons for Elementor sets Limit on to Character by default, but Word avoids cutting a word in half, and around 8 words or 50 to 60 characters fits most three-column grids.
- Display Dots adds ... to every cut title, while the listing only changes the widget output and the full title still appears on the post itself and in search results.

Are long post titles wrapping onto three or four lines and breaking your grid? Limiting the title length keeps every card the same height.

The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor can cut titles by word or by character.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Blog Listing widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/blog-listing-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-listing/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text#blog-post-wgts)

## Before You Start

- **Edition:** Free — available in both The Plus Addons for Elementor (Free) and Pro.- **Widget to enable:** Blog/Post Listing, switched on under **ThePlus Settings > Widgets**.

## Step 1: Turn on Title Limit

Add the **Blog/Post Listing** widget. Turn on **Title Limit**, which is off by default. Where it is depends on your edition:

- **Pro:** Content > **Special Option**- **Free:** Content > **Extra Option** — the free plugin has no Special Option section

![The Title Limit switch turned on](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tp-blog-listout-title-limit-wide-special.webp)

## Step 2: Choose words or characters

**Limit on** defaults to **Character**. Set it to **Word** to avoid cutting a word in half.

## Step 3: Set the Title Count

Enter the number of words or characters to keep in **Title Count**. Around 8 words, or 50 to 60 characters, fits most three-column grids.

## Step 4: Add dots

Turn on **Display Dots** to add *...* to every title that was cut, so readers can tell there is more.

## Settings Reference

| Setting | Where (Pro / Free) | Options | Default |
| ------- | ------------------ | ------- | ------- |
| Title Limit | Special Option / Extra Option | Show / Hide | Hide |
| Limit on | Special Option / Extra Option | Character, Word | Character |
| Title Count | Special Option / Extra Option | 1 to 1000 | Empty |
| Display Dots | Special Option / Extra Option | Show / Hide | Hide |

## Limitations

- **The listing only.** The full title still shows on the post itself and in search results.- **One limit for every post.** There is no per-post override.- **Not on Smart Loop Builder.** There, write `{{tpae_title_60}}` in your template to keep the first 60 characters, or any number you like.

## Troubleshooting

### I cannot find Title Limit

On the free plugin it is in **Extra Option**, not Special Option.

### Titles are cut mid-word

**Limit on** is still Character. Switch it to Word.

### Nothing changes

**Title Count** is empty or larger than your titles. Enter a smaller number.

## Related Docs

- [Blog Listing widget: settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/blog-listing-widget-settings-overview/) — every control in the widget.- [Limit the post excerpt in Elementor blog posts](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/limit-post-excerpt-in-elementor-blog-posts/)- [Show blog posts in a grid layout](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-blog-posts-in-grid-layout-in-elementor/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How do I limit blog post titles in Elementor without breaking my grid layout?**
A: Limiting the title length keeps cards the same height when long titles would otherwise wrap onto three or four lines. The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH can cut titles by word or by character, so it fits grid layouts better. A practical target is around 8 words or 50 to 60 characters for most three-column grids.

**Q: Should I limit blog post titles by words or by characters?**
A: Word mode is the safer choice when you want to avoid awkward cuts in the middle of a title. Character mode is the default, but it can split a word if the limit lands in the wrong spot. The page’s own guidance is simple: use Word when readability matters more than exact length, and use Character when you want tighter control over spacing.

**Q: What should I set for Title Count on a blog listing grid?**
A: Title Count controls how many words or characters stay visible before the title gets trimmed. The page suggests about 8 words, or 50 to 60 characters, for most three-column grids. That range keeps cards visually even without making titles too short, which matters because long titles are what usually push listings into uneven row heights.

**Q: Why are my blog post titles getting cut in the middle of a word?**
A: That happens when Limit on is still set to Character. Character mode counts raw letters instead of whole words, so a title can break mid-word if the cutoff lands there. Switching Limit on to Word avoids that problem and keeps the title easier to scan in a listing.

**Q: Why does nothing change after I turn on Title Limit?**
A: The usual cause is an empty Title Count or a number that is larger than the title itself. Title Count needs a smaller value before trimming becomes visible. This matters because the widget only changes what appears in the listing, so if the count is too high, the title will look untouched even though Title Limit is enabled.

**Q: Can I use title limiting in Smart Loop Builder?**
A: Smart Loop Builder uses a different approach from the Blog/Post Listing widget. The page says Title Limit is not available there, and instead you write {{tpae_title_60}} in your template to keep the first 60 characters, or any number you want. That makes it useful when you need a fixed character cap inside a custom template rather than a widget setting.