--- title: "How to limit the number of rows in Elementor Table?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/limit-the-number-of-rows-in-elementor-table/ date: 2023-03-06 modified: 2026-09-14 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "A table with dozens of rows pushes everything below it far down the page. The Entry Filter Dropdown option of the Table widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor shows..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-to-limit-the-number-of-rows-in-Elementor-Table_-1024x536.jpg word_count: 400 --- # How to limit the number of rows in Elementor Table? ## - The Plus Addons for Elementor Table widget uses Entry Filter Dropdown to show only the first 5 rows and adds a “Show ... entries” dropdown with 5, 10, 15 and All. - Table Sortable and Table Searchable still use every row in the table, not only the visible ones, even when Entry Filter Dropdown hides rows in the editor preview and on the live page. - The Entry Filter Dropdown option works in the free plugin, but it does not support tables with Column Span or Row Span cells and it hides Next and page-number buttons. A table with dozens of rows pushes everything below it far down the page. The **Entry Filter Dropdown** option of the **Table** widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor shows only the first rows and adds a “Show ... entries” dropdown, so visitors pick how many rows they want to see. *To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Table widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/table-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/data-tables/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text) ## Before You Start - **Edition:** **Free** — this works in the free plugin; Pro is not needed.- **Widget to enable:** Table, switched on under **The Plus Addons > Widgets**. ## How to Limit the Number of Rows - Add the **Table** widget to your page and fill in your table.- Open **Extra Settings** in the **Content** tab.- Turn on **Entry Filter Dropdown**.- Publish the page and check the table on the live page. ![Entry Filter Dropdown turned on in the Extra Settings section of the Table widget](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/table-entries.webp) On the page, the table starts with 5 rows and the dropdown above it: ![A product table on the live page with the Show 5 entries dropdown and five visible rows](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/table-result-entries.webp) ## How It Behaves - The table starts with **5** rows. The dropdown offers **5**, **10**, **15** and **All**.- Choosing a larger number shows more rows at once; **All** shows the whole table.- With **Table Sortable** or **Table Searchable** also on, sorting and searching use every row of the table, not only the visible ones.- The Elementor editor preview also shows the dropdown and the first 5 rows, so the other rows are hidden there too while you edit. Their items are still in **Table Body**. ![Animated demo of changing the Show entries dropdown above a table to show more rows](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/table-entry-dropdown-demo.gif) ## Limitations - **There are no page links.** The widget hides the Next and page-number buttons, so rows beyond the chosen number can only be reached by picking a larger number or **All** (or through the search).- The starting number (5) and the choices in the dropdown cannot be changed from the widget.- The option is not supported for tables that use **Column Span** or **Row Span** cells, as the note under it says. ## Troubleshooting ### Visitors can't find rows further down Tell them to choose **All** in the dropdown, or turn on **Table Searchable** so they can search the full table. ### The dropdown looks different from my theme Style it in **Style > Search Bar / Show Entries**, which covers the label, the input and the **Show Entries Width**. ## Related Docs - [Table widget settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/table-elementor-widget-settings-overview/)- [Add a search in an Elementor table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-a-search-in-elementor-table/)- [Add a vertical scrollbar to an Elementor table](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-vertical-scrollbar-to-elementor-table/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why does my Elementor table only show a few rows at first?** A: The Entry Filter Dropdown is what limits the initial view to 5 rows and adds the “Show ... entries” control above the table. That keeps long tables from pushing everything below them far down the page. The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH provides this behavior through the Table widget, and the rest of the rows stay in Table Body until a larger value or All is chosen. **Q: How do I limit the number of rows in an Elementor table?** A: The Table widget uses Entry Filter Dropdown in Extra Settings to cap the visible rows. Once it is turned on, the table opens with 5 rows and a dropdown with 5, 10, 15, and All. That setup is useful when you want a shorter first screen without deleting data. The widget is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor and works in the free edition, so Pro is not required. **Q: Can I use row limiting without Elementor Pro?** A: The row limit feature works in the free plugin edition, so Pro is not needed. The only requirement called out on the page is that The Plus Addons for Elementor must be installed and activated, and the Table widget must be switched on under The Plus Addons > Widgets. That makes it a practical option for basic table cleanup without moving to a paid tier. **Q: Why can't I change the number of visible rows in the dropdown?** A: The starting number is fixed at 5, and the dropdown choices are fixed at 5, 10, 15, and All. Those values cannot be changed from the widget. That limitation matters when you are planning page layout, because you have to design around those preset counts instead of tuning them to match your content length. **Q: Why do some rows disappear from pagination in my Elementor table?** A: This feature hides the Next and page-number buttons entirely, so there are no page links to click through. Rows beyond the chosen amount are reached by picking a larger number or All, or by using search if Table Searchable is on. It also does not support tables that use Column Span or Row Span cells, which can block this behavior.