{"id":35990,"date":"2023-05-24T13:36:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T13:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/?p=35990"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:15:13","slug":"how-many-versions-of-a-post-does-elementor-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/how-many-versions-of-a-post-does-elementor-store\/","title":{"rendered":"How many versions of a post does Elementor store?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Original article: https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/how-many-versions-of-a-post-does-elementor-store\/ -->\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress automatically saves revisions of your posts, pages, and custom post types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are WordPress Post Revisions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The term \u201cpost\u201d refers to posts, pages, and custom post types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary underline underline-offset-2 hover:opacity-90\" href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/restore-previous-version-of-a-post\/\">post revisions and how to restore them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Many Post Revisions Does Elementor Hosting Save?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Am I limited to only 25 edits?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, you are not limited to only 25 edits. You can revise your posts as much as you\u2019d like. 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Happy publishing. *\/<\/code><\/pre><\/li><li><p>Insert the following line directly above it:<\/p><pre class=\"bg-[#1e1e2e] text-[#cdd6f4] border border-[#313244] rounded-xl p-4 overflow-x-auto text-[13px] leading-6 font-mono my-4\"><code>define( 'WP_POST_REVISIONS', 10 ); \/\/ Replace 10 with your preferred revision limit<\/code><\/pre><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Setting the value to <code>true<\/code> or <code>-1<\/code> restores unlimited revisions, while setting it to <code>false<\/code> or <code>0<\/code> completely disables revisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Post Revision Limit on Elementor Hosting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions about Post Revisions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does Elementor control WordPress post revisions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, Elementor does not directly control WordPress post revisions; these settings are managed by WordPress itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I have unlimited post revisions on Elementor Hosting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, Elementor Hosting automatically caps post revisions at 25 to maintain site performance and prevent database bloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if I set WP_POST_REVISIONS to 0?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting <code>WP_POST_REVISIONS<\/code> to <code>0<\/code> or <code>false<\/code> in your <strong>wp-config.php<\/strong> file will completely disable post revisions for your self-hosted WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the 25-revision limit apply to all Elementor sites?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 25-revision limit specifically applies to websites hosted on Elementor Hosting to ensure optimal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do post revisions affect site performance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storing a large number of post revisions can increase your database size, potentially leading to slower site loading times and reduced performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress automatically saves revisions of your posts, pages, and custom post types. 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