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title: "How to create a Popup with Elementor Templates?"
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# How to create a Popup with Elementor Templates?

## 

- The Plus Addons for Elementor Popup Builder widget shows any saved Elementor template as the popup, so a new campaign is just a new template.
- Popup Builder is Pro only and does not appear in the free plugin; it is switched on under ThePlus Settings > Widgets.
- One template per popup is the limit, and the popup content comes from the template while the Style tab only styles the popup box and overlay.

Do you want to design your popup with the full Elementor editor — columns, images, forms, anything — instead of a single text box?

The Popup Builder widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor shows any saved Elementor template as the popup, so a new campaign is just a new template.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Popup Builder widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/popup-builder-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-builder/popup-builder/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

## 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**.

## Step 1: Build the popup as a template

Go to **Templates > Saved Templates** in WordPress, add a new template, and design the popup content in Elementor. Save it with a name you will recognise, such as *Newsletter Popup*.

## Step 2: Add the Popup Builder and choose Template

On the page, add the **Popup Builder** widget. In **Content > Content**, choose a **Popup Type**, then set **Content Type** to **Template** — it is the default.

![The Content Type dropdown with Template, Content and Shortcode](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tp-off-canvas-content-type-wide-base.webp)

## Step 3: Pick your template

Choose the template in **Select Content**. The popup now shows it.

![A saved Elementor template chosen in Select Content](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tp-off-canvas-select-content-wide-template.webp)

To change the popup later, edit the template, or pick a different one here. The trigger settings stay as they are.

## The three content types

| Content Type | What you do | Best for |
| ------------ | ----------- | -------- |
| Template | Pick a saved template in **Select Content** | Designed popups, forms |
| Content | Type into the **Content** editor | A short message |
| Shortcode | Paste a template shortcode into **Enter Elementor Template Shortcode** | Templates from another source |

![The Enter Elementor Template Shortcode field when Content Type is Shortcode](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tp-off-canvas-enter-elementor-template-shortcode-wide-shortcode.webp)

## Settings Reference

| Setting | Where | Default |
| ------- | ----- | ------- |
| Content Type | Content > Content | Template |
| Select Content | Content > Content | None |
| Enter Elementor Template Shortcode | Content > Content | Empty |

## Limitations

- **Pro only.** The Popup Builder is not in the free plugin.- **One template per popup.** For a different popup on another page, add another Popup Builder there.- **Style inside the template.** The Style tab of the Popup Builder styles the popup box and overlay; the content's own design comes from the template.

## Troubleshooting

### The popup is empty

No template is chosen in **Select Content**, or the template is empty or still a draft.

### My template is not in the list

Save it under Templates > Saved Templates, then reload the editor.

## Related Docs

- [Popup Builder widget: settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/popup-builder-elementor-widget-settings-overview/) — every control in the widget.- [Open a popup on button click](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/open-popup-on-button-click-in-elementor/)- [Create an off-canvas popup menu](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/off-canvas-popup-menu-in-elementor/)- [Show a popup between two dates](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/elementor-popup-on-specific-date-and-time/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What do I need before building a popup with Elementor templates?**
A: The Popup Builder widget is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, so it has to be installed and activated first. It also needs to be switched on under ThePlus Settings > Widgets. That matters because the widget does not appear in the free plugin, so missing it usually means the Pro edition or the widget toggle is the real blocker.

**Q: How do I make a popup from a saved Elementor template?**
A: The popup is built as a saved Elementor template first, then shown through the Popup Builder widget. Create it under Templates > Saved Templates, design it in Elementor, and save it with a clear name like Newsletter Popup. That setup keeps the popup content editable as a normal template, which is easier to update later than rebuilding the popup itself.

**Q: Why is my popup empty when I preview it?**
A: An empty popup usually means no template was chosen in Select Content, or the selected template is empty or still a draft. The Popup Builder only displays what is actually saved in that template, so a blank or unpublished template will look like a broken popup even when the widget settings are correct.

**Q: Why is my saved template not showing up in the Popup Builder list?**
A: The template needs to be saved under Templates > Saved Templates before the editor reloads it into the list. If it was created somewhere else or not saved properly, it will not appear in Select Content. Reloading matters here because the widget list is populated from saved templates, not from unsaved editor content.

**Q: Should I use Template, Content Type into the Content editor, or Shortcode for a popup?**
A: Template is the best fit for designed popups and forms because it pulls in a full saved Elementor template. Content Type into the Content editor works for a short message, while Shortcode is for pasting an Elementor template shortcode from another source. The choice affects how much design control you keep inside the popup.

**Q: Can I reuse one popup template on different pages with different triggers?**
A: One saved template can be reused, but each page needs its own Popup Builder if you want a different popup there. The trigger settings stay as they are when you change the template later, so you can swap content without rebuilding behavior. That separation is useful when you want consistent trigger logic but different messaging on different pages.