Would a popup that opens the instant the page loads annoy your visitors? Delaying it by a few seconds gives them time to start reading first.
The Popup Builder widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor does this with After Inactivity.
To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Popup Builder widget, click here.
Requirement – This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it’s installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.
Before You Start
- Edition: Pro — the Popup Builder widget is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. It does not appear in the widget panel of the free plugin.
- Widget to enable: Popup Builder, switched on under ThePlus Settings > Widgets.
What it does
The timer starts when the page loads, and the popup opens when it runs out. In the current version, moving the mouse or typing does not restart the timer, so it behaves as a delay after page load rather than a true idle timer.
Step 1: Add the widget and hide its button
Add the Popup Builder widget and set its content. Set Select Option (Content > Content) to Hidden so no button or icon appears on the page — the popup opens by itself. Leave it on Call To Action or Icon if visitors should also be able to open it by clicking.
Step 2: Turn on After Inactivity
Open Content > Display Options, switch on After Inactivity and click the pencil icon.
Step 3: Enter the delay in milliseconds
Inactivity MilliSecond takes milliseconds: 1000 is one second.
| Delay | Enter |
|---|---|
| 3 seconds | 3000 |
| 10 seconds | 10000 |
| 30 seconds | 30000 |
| 1 minute | 60000 |
Settings Reference
| Setting | Where | Default |
|---|---|---|
| After Inactivity | Content > Display Options | Off |
| Inactivity MilliSecond | After Inactivity options | Empty |
Limitations
- Not reset by activity in the current version — see above.
- Do not combine with On Page Load. Page load opens the popup first, and when the delay runs out it opens again — even if the visitor has just closed it.
- Per page. The timer restarts on every page the visitor opens.
- Pro only. The Popup Builder is not in the free plugin.
Troubleshooting
It opens far too soon or far too late
The value is in milliseconds, not seconds. 10 means a hundredth of a second; 10000 means ten seconds.
It never opens
Inactivity MilliSecond is empty. Enter a number, and test on the published page.
Related Docs
- Popup Builder widget: settings overview — every control in the widget.
- Open a popup on page load
- Open a popup after scrolling
- Open a popup on exit intent
