WordPress automatically saves revisions of your posts, pages, and custom post types.
What are WordPress Post Revisions?
When you edit a post on your site, WordPress saves a copy of the old post in case you need to restore it. The number of revisions saved is controlled by WordPress revision settings, not directly by the Elementor Editor.
While this feature provides users with flexibility, storing a large number of older versions can strain your database, potentially slowing down your site. For example, a site with 20 versions of 100 posts would need to store 2000 posts in its database.
Note: The term “post” refers to posts, pages, and custom post types.
Learn more about post revisions and how to restore them.
How Many Post Revisions Does Elementor Hosting Save?
Elementor hosted websites automatically store only the last 25 revisions to posts. This limit is in place to prevent database bloat and maintain fast loading speeds for your site.
Am I limited to only 25 edits?
No, you are not limited to only 25 edits. You can revise your posts as much as you’d like. The only limitation is that only the last 25 versions of your post will be available for you to restore.
For example, if Alex edits her About Us page every week, after she makes her 26th edit, the version from week 1 will be automatically deleted from the database, leaving the most recent 25 versions available.
How to Manage Number of WordPress Post Revisions?
Depending on where your site is hosted, you can modify the number of saved post revisions.
How to Configure Post Revisions on Self-Hosted WordPress Sites (Using wp-config.php)?
If you manage your own server or host your WordPress site outside of Elementor Hosting, you can edit your site’s wp-config.php file to set a custom revision cap.
Connect to your site’s root directory using an FTP client or your hosting File Manager.
Open the wp-config.php file for editing.
Locate the line that reads:
/* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */Insert the following line directly above it:
define( 'WP_POST_REVISIONS', 10 ); // Replace 10 with your preferred revision limit
Note: Setting the value to true or -1 restores unlimited revisions, while setting it to false or 0 completely disables revisions.
What is the Post Revision Limit on Elementor Hosting?
If your site runs on Elementor Hosting, post revisions are automatically capped at 25. This setting is managed by Elementor Hosting to prevent database bloat and ensure optimal site performance and fast loading speeds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Post Revisions
Does Elementor control WordPress post revisions?
No, Elementor does not directly control WordPress post revisions; these settings are managed by WordPress itself.
Can I have unlimited post revisions on Elementor Hosting?
No, Elementor Hosting automatically caps post revisions at 25 to maintain site performance and prevent database bloat.
What happens if I set WP_POST_REVISIONS to 0?
Setting WP_POST_REVISIONS to 0 or false in your wp-config.php file will completely disable post revisions for your self-hosted WordPress site.
Does the 25-revision limit apply to all Elementor sites?
The 25-revision limit specifically applies to websites hosted on Elementor Hosting to ensure optimal performance.
How do post revisions affect site performance?
Storing a large number of post revisions can increase your database size, potentially leading to slower site loading times and reduced performance.