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Build with performance in mind

Efficient Code

Load your website faster with dynamic assets loading without unnecessary code.

Continuous Improvements

Update your Elementor website with each new version for faster loading.

Element Reduction

Reduce the number of DOM elements by removing unnecessary wrapper elements.

Prioritizing Your Website’s Performance

Speed at the Core of Our Development

Built-in Features for a Top Performing Website

Optimize your website for Core Web Vital metrics.

Background Image

Display smaller background images on mobile devices

Custom Fonts

Load fonts locally to reduce external requests

Lazy Load Media

Only load videos, image carousels and background slideshows when a user scrolls to it on the page.

SVG & WebP formats

Use next-gen image formats with reduced file sizes.

Constant Performance Improvements

Enjoy better and faster performance with each new version of Elementor.

V 2.9

V 3.0

V 3.5

*The performance was tested at the time of each version’s release using the Google PageSpeed Insight tool on the same page layout. The scores are an average of 5 tests performed on Mobile.

Speed Up Your Website, Optimize Performance

Dive into this 6-part course that will walk you through the best practices for building and optimizing your website layout with Elementor.

Playlist

6 Videos

Website Performance Optimization With Elementor

2:00

Layout Optimization Best Practice

22:16

Optimizations With Third Party Tools

14:06

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Trusted by Top Professional

Customer Satisfaction

“Starting with Elementor version 3.0, I see Elementor continuing to improve its performance features with every released version. I’m sure Elementor won’t stop here.”

Clement YoWeb Creator, Clementyo.com

“With thoughtful widget placement, and optimizing images and content, you can hit 98%+ on mobile. The tools provided within Elementor already remove bloat, and you can add to that without losing creativity."

Imran Siddiq Director, Web Squadron

“I personally use Elementor Pro on my site. I enjoy the ease of use that Elementor provides and at the same maximum performance (99 on mobile in Google Insights), as you can have both a beautiful & fast site.“

Shay ToderPage Speed OPT expert, ShayToder.com

Want an instant performance boost? Activate all Elementor performance experiments, reduce the amount of plugins on your site and use the powerful built-in Elementor widgets instead of too many inner sections.

Gianluca DörnenburgCo-founder & CTO, 4Dnet.work

“The Elementor team has been making great progress with website performance. In most cases we can deliver our client websites with load times under 2 seconds.”

Mark CrowellOwner, Wicky Design

FAQ

Have more questions? Try the Elementor Help Center or Contact Us.

Is Elementor slow?

No, it isn’t. Actually, Elementor was built with Performance as a top priority so you can have all the tools and features you need to create a fast-loading website. Since version 3.0, every update came with significant performance improvements and we will continue to find new ways to make your websites load even faster.

What else impacts a website’s speed performance?

Website speed is comprised of multiple factors like choosing a reliable hosting provider, using a lightweight theme (like Hello Theme), compressing images, optimizing JS & CSS scripts, and following the best practices for the layout and structure of the page.

What is Elementor doing to improve performance?

Elementor’s Developers are working very hard and listening to the needs of our users. We are improving our performance from the foundation up and empowering third-party developers to do the same.

What hosting do you recommend for Elemenor websites?

If you are looking for reliable, hassle-free hosting that was built specifically for Elementor, we have just a thing for you. Our Hosted solution comes pre-installed with WordPress and Elementor Pro, has world-class security and with CDN, your visitors are automatically directed to the closest server, ensuring the best experience possible.

Where can I learn more about how to improve website performance?

A great place to start is our Academy, where you will find a dedicated course about Performance Optimization. Also, make sure to check out our In-depth Guide on How to Speed up WordPress.

Which theme do you recommend for good performance?

If you are looking for a theme that was made for Elementor, we have a perfect solution for you. Our Hello theme is built with lean, non-intrusive code and has zero unnecessary styling.

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