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title: "How to Delay Popup on User Inactivity in Elementor?"
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# How to Delay Popup on User Inactivity in Elementor?

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- Delays popup triggers using the Popup Builder widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor.
- Configures the Inactivity MilliSecond field to set the duration for popup delays in milliseconds.
- Ensures no conflicting popup triggers by setting the Select Option to Hidden in the Content tab.

If you show a popup as soon as a visitor opens your website, this can be annoying for users, especially if they're not expecting it. Fortunately, there's a way to delay the popup using the Popup Builder widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor so it doesn't appear immediately.

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

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-builder/popup-builder/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

To add a delay in your popup trigger, add the widget on the page after choosing the appropriate popup type and adding the content go to **Display Options** > **After Inactivity** and click on the pencil icon.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/popup-builder-inactivity-new.png)

In the **Inactivity MilliSecond** field, add the duration (in milliseconds), this will delay your popup trigger by equivalent milliseconds.

> *Note: Make sure there are no popup trigger elements on the page, so set the ****Select Option**** to ****Hidden**** in the ****Content**** tab.*

Learn [how to show popup to users coming from a specific link](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//show-elementor-popup-arriving-from-a-specific-url/).