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title: "How to Trigger a Popup on Page Load in Elementor?"
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date: 2023-02-09
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# How to Trigger a Popup on Page Load in Elementor?

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- Utilizes the Popup Builder widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to trigger popups on page load.
- Activates the popup by navigating to Display Options > On Page Load and toggling the setting.
- Ensures no conflicting popup trigger elements are present by setting the Select Option to Hidden in the Content tab.

At times you might want to show important information, such as a sale announcement or a welcome message, as soon as a visitor arrives on your page. A page load popup makes sure your message is seen immediately, without the visitor needing to scroll or take any action.

With the Popup Builder widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can trigger a popup on page load in the Elementor editor with a single toggle.

*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 it is installed and activated.

**Best Used For:**

- E-commerce sites displaying limited-time discount codes or sale announcements as soon as visitors arrive

- Blogs and news sites showing cookie consent notices or newsletter opt-in forms on page load

- Membership sites greeting new visitors with a sign-up prompt or welcome message

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

To do this, add the Popup Builder widget to the page. After choosing the appropriate popup type and adding your content, go to **Display Options** and turn on the **On Page Load** toggle.

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

This makes your popup open as soon as a visitor lands on the page. You can use this method to create cookie consent popups, promotional banners, and announcement overlays. For a non-overlay approach to showing timed announcements, see [How to Add Elementor Countdown Timer in Hello Top Bar?](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-elementor-countdown-timer-in-hello-top-bar/)

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

Also, check [how to trigger a popup on page scroll](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/popup-after-page-scroll-in-elementor/).