--- title: "How to Show Blog Posts in Carousel Slider in Elementor?" url: https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-blog-posts-in-carousel-slider-in-elementor/ date: 2023-05-04 modified: 2026-09-11 lang: en author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Do you want your latest posts in a slider, so a row of them fits in a small space? A carousel shows a few posts at a time and lets..." image: https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/How-to-Show-Blog-Posts-in-Carousel-Slider-in-Elementor_-1024x536.jpg word_count: 452 --- # How to Show Blog Posts in Carousel Slider in Elementor? ## - The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor offers a Carousel layout, and the post says it is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. - Maximum Post Display, labelled Maximum Posts Display in the free plugin, sets the total number of posts in the carousel and defaults to 8. - Carousel Options include Desktop Columns, Tablet Columns, Mobile Columns, Autoplay, Show Dots, Show Arrows, Infinite Mode, and Center Mode, with defaults such as Desktop Columns 4, Tablet and mobile 3 and 2, Autoplay on, Show Dots on, Show Arrows off, and Infinite Mode on. Do you want your latest posts in a slider, so a row of them fits in a small space? A carousel shows a few posts at a time and lets visitors swipe or click through the rest. The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor has a Carousel layout for this. *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:** **Pro** — The Carousel layout is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. In the free plugin the option is visible but shows an upgrade notice instead of its settings.- **Widget to enable:** Blog/Post Listing, switched on under **ThePlus Settings > Widgets**. ## Step 1: Add the widget and choose Carousel Drag the **Blog/Post Listing** widget onto the page. In **Content > Layout**, set **Layout** to **Carousel**. ![The Layout control in the Blog Listing panel with Carousel selected](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tp-blog-listout-layout-wide-carousel.webp) ## Step 2: Set how many posts it holds In **Content > Content Source**, **Maximum Post Display** (labelled *Maximum Posts Display* in the free plugin) is the total number of posts in the carousel. It defaults to 8. ## Step 3: Configure the slider The slider settings are on the **Style** tab, in **Carousel Options**: - **Desktop Columns** — posts visible at once. Default 4. Tablet and mobile default to 3 and 2.- **Autoplay** — on by default. **Autoplay Speed** sets the pause.- **Show Dots** — on by default. **Show Arrows** — off by default.- **Infinite Mode** — loop back to the start. On by default.- **Center Mode** — highlight the middle post with the neighbours partly visible. ## Settings Reference | Setting | Where | Default | | ------- | ----- | ------- | | Layout | Content > Layout | Grid | | Desktop Columns | Style > Carousel Options | 4 | | Tablet Columns / Mobile Columns | Style > Carousel Options | 3 / 2 | | Autoplay | Style > Carousel Options | On | | Show Dots | Style > Carousel Options | On | | Show Arrows | Style > Carousel Options | Off | | Infinite Mode | Style > Carousel Options | On | | Center Mode | Style > Carousel Options | Off | | Slider Mode | Style > Carousel Options | Horizontal | ## Limitations - **Pro only.** In the free plugin the option reads *Carousel (PRO)*.- **No loading options.** Pagination, Load More and Lazy Load are not available on Carousel — every post in it loads at once.- **No category filter** and no Preloader on this layout. ## Troubleshooting ### There are no arrows **Show Arrows** is off by default. Turn it on in Style > Carousel Options. ### The carousel will not stop moving **Autoplay** is on by default. Turn it off, or turn on **Pause On Hover**. ### More Post Options disappeared That is expected: the carousel holds a fixed set of posts, so the loading options are hidden. ## Related Docs - [Blog Listing widget: settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/blog-listing-widget-settings-overview/) — every control in the widget.- [Control a blog carousel with Carousel Remote](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-blog-posts-carousel/)- [Show blog posts in a grid layout](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-blog-posts-in-grid-layout-in-elementor/)- [Show blog posts in a metro layout](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/show-blog-posts-in-metro-layout-in-elementor/) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What do I need before I can show blog posts in a carousel slider in Elementor?** A: The Carousel layout is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro, so the widget has to be installed and activated first. The Blog/Post Listing widget also needs to be switched on under ThePlus Settings > Widgets. In the free plugin, the Carousel option is visible but only shows an upgrade notice, which is a common point of confusion when people think the setting is broken. **Q: How many blog posts should I set for an Elementor carousel slider?** A: Maximum Post Display controls the total number of posts in the carousel, and it defaults to 8. That matters because a carousel holds a fixed set of posts, not an endless feed. If you want a tighter slider with less content, lower that number; if you want more items available to swipe through, raise it before styling the slider. **Q: Why are there no arrows on my blog carousel?** A: Show Arrows is off by default in Style > Carousel Options, so missing arrows usually means the control was never turned on. The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH includes this as a simple toggle rather than an automatic control. If you want arrow navigation instead of dots or swipe-only browsing, that setting has to be enabled manually. **Q: How do I stop a blog carousel from moving automatically?** A: Autoplay is on by default, so a carousel that keeps sliding usually just needs Autoplay turned off. The page also notes Pause On Hover as another way to keep motion from feeling too aggressive when someone is trying to read a post title or thumbnail. That combination matters because autoplay can make a content-heavy slider harder to scan. **Q: Can I use pagination or lazy load with blog posts in a carousel layout?** A: No loading options are available on the Carousel layout. Pagination, Load More, and Lazy Load are not available there because every post in the carousel loads at once. That makes the layout better for a fixed set of posts, but it also means it is not the right choice if you need category filtering or preloader behavior. **Q: What is the best way to show latest posts in a small space on an Elementor page?** A: A carousel is the right fit when you want a row of posts to fit into a small area and still let visitors swipe or click through more items. In The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH Blog/Post Listing widget, this is handled by choosing Layout = Carousel and then tuning Desktop Columns, Autoplay, Dots, Arrows, Infinite Mode, and Center Mode based on how much motion you want.