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title: "How to Show Blog Posts in Carousel Slider in Elementor?"
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# How to Show Blog Posts in Carousel Slider in Elementor?

## 

- The Blog/Post Listing widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor includes a Carousel layout, and the post says the widget must be installed and activated to use it.
- The Carousel layout is Pro only, and in the free plugin the option appears as Carousel (PRO) or shows an upgrade notice instead of its settings.
- Carousel Options control the slider behavior, with Desktop Columns defaulting to 4, Tablet and mobile defaulting to 3 and 2, Autoplay on by default, Show Dots on by default, Show Arrows off by default, Infinite Mode on by default, and Center Mode off by default.

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 free plugin only shows an upgrade notice instead of the settings. The Blog/Post Listing widget also has to be enabled under ThePlus Settings > Widgets. That matters because the carousel controls live inside that widget, not in a separate slider tool.

**Q: How many blog posts should I set for a carousel slider?**
A: Maximum Post Display controls the total number of posts in the carousel, and it defaults to 8. In the free plugin, the same control is labeled Maximum Posts Display. That number is important because the carousel holds a fixed set of posts, so it defines how much content can rotate through the slider.

**Q: Why are my blog posts not sliding automatically?**
A: Autoplay is on by default in Carousel Options, so if the slider is moving when you do not want it to, Autoplay is the first setting to check. The page also notes that Pause On Hover can stop motion while someone points at the carousel. That combination matters when you want a calmer reading experience instead of a constantly moving row.

**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 that control has not been enabled yet. The default setup still shows dots, since Show Dots is on by default. That split is useful because some layouts work better with dots only, especially when you want a cleaner design.

**Q: Can I use pagination or load more with a blog carousel?**
A: Pagination, Load More, and Lazy Load are not available on the Carousel layout. Every post in the carousel loads at once, and there is also no category filter or Preloader on this layout. That makes the carousel better for a fixed set of posts rather than a long filtered archive.

**Q: What is the best way to control a blog carousel after it is built?**
A: Carousel Remote is the related option for controlling a blog carousel from outside the widget itself. The Plus Addons for Elementor, The Plus Addons, Plus Addons for Elementor, POSIMYTH also documents this alongside [Blog Listing widget: settings overview](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/blog-listing-widget-settings-overview/) and [Control a blog carousel with Carousel Remote](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/carousel-remote-sync-with-elementor-blog-posts-carousel/). That setup matters when you want one control to drive multiple slides or synced navigation.