But the web design world moves fast, so the question now is: Is Elementor still worth using in 2025<\/strong>? Or has it been overtaken by faster, more optimized solutions? <\/p>\n\n\n\n As someone who has used Elementor extensively both for personal projects and client websites, I\u2019m here to give you an honest, no-nonsense Elementor review, with a breakdown of what it does well, where it still struggles, and why it performs significantly better on Rapyd Cloud<\/a> <\/strong>than any other hosting provider (seriously, if you use Elementor, this is a game-changer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s dive in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Note<\/strong>: If you\u2019re looking for a guide on how to install Elementor in WordPress, we\u2019ll be publishing the guide soon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we answer the question, here\u2019s another question that users commonly ask: are WordPress and Elementor the same? Or, what is Elementor WordPress? To answer briefly, no! They\u2019re not the same. WordPress is a CMS you can build your websites on, while\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elementor<\/a> is a drag-and-drop page builder<\/strong> for WordPress that lets you create fully designed websites without writing code. It comes with a visual editor, pre-built templates, and tons of widgets for everything from buttons and forms to pricing tables and animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So is Elementor for WordPress free? Technically, yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two versions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has been a lifesaver for freelancers<\/em>, agencies<\/em>, and business<\/em> owners<\/em> who don\u2019t want to mess around with complex code but still want professional-looking websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, Elementor is not without its flaws, and some developers absolutely hate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, where does it stand today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of Elementor\u2019s biggest strengths has always been its ease of use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of dealing with WordPress\u2019s sometimes clunky block editor (Gutenberg), Elementor gives you a fully visual interface. You simply drag elements onto the page and adjust them in real time – no need to constantly preview or refresh.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As one Reddit user put it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cElementor is a breath of fresh air compared to the block editor. The UI makes sense, and I don\u2019t need to hunt around to change a font size.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For anyone who isn\u2019t a developer, this is a huge deal. You can build complex layouts, add animations, and fine-tune every part of your site without ever opening the WordPress backend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elementor Pro, in particular, is stacked with features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially, Elementor makes web design accessible to anyone, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s still one of the most popular builders in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Elementor is so widely used, there\u2019s a massive community<\/strong> around it. You\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you ever get stuck, chances are someone else has already found a solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where things get a little interesting. While Elementor is extremely popular and used by millions, some things bother users on a level that leaves them frustrated with the plugin. So, before we sum up the issues with Elementor, let’s take a look at some real feedback from users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: The following feedback is not the views of the author or Rapyd Cloud.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n To dig deeper into the frustrations of users, I created a thread in the unofficial subreddit for Elementor: What are your biggest frustrations with Elementor?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n And to say the least, over 50 Redditors chimed in to voice their frustrations. If I had a left margin of 10px, when I come back to it later and want to change just that number, the “adjust all” mark is automatically checked. When I uncheck it, everything zeroes out, and I lose my previous number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t know why that option is automatically selected, or why it zeroes out when I uncheck it. Minor, but extremely annoying. A productivity speedbump.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another user (u\/slimpuffs<\/a>) laid down an entire list of his issues with the plugin: u\/Miserable_Doughnut_9<\/a> (not sure what reason a donut has for being miserable) laid this down: And I understand that its difficult to make software 100% fool proof and compatibel with other plugins. But I run into the same frustrating issues with Elementor too often, and when i go look for a solution online I see that i\u2019m not the only one. Meanwhile Elementor announce a new groundbreaking feature while their Loop grid feature still break 6 out of 10 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyway, I wish they did a bit more stress testing and hardening of their base features and that they include other popular plugins that might cause issues. “ Let\u2019s address the elephant in the room: Elementor has long been criticized for being \u201cbloated\u201d and slowing down websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n As one Redditor put it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cElementor is great\u2026 until you realize your pages are loading at a snail\u2019s pace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, Elementor has been improving performance with updates like Flexbox Containers<\/strong>, which reduce unnecessary nested elements and improve loading speed. But out-of-the-box, it\u2019s still heavier than pure Gutenberg or lightweight builders like Bricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you run Elementor on Rapyd Cloud, performance issues are nonexistent (more on that in a second).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elementor rolls out frequent updates, but sometimes, these updates break things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common complaint among users is that new versions occasionally cause compatibility issues with themes, plugins, or even Elementor\u2019s own widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One frustrated user on Reddit shared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEvery time I update Elementor, I hold my breath, hoping nothing breaks. It\u2019s like playing Russian roulette.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The safest approach? Always test Elementor updates on a staging site before applying them to a live website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Elementor has a massive user community, its official support team has been criticized for slow response times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Redditor vented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI pay for Elementor Pro, but getting support feels like waiting for a snail to cross the road.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why many users rely on community forums and Facebook groups instead of Elementor\u2019s official support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some users find Elementor’s interface to be unintuitive and complex, especially for beginners. The plethora of options and settings can be overwhelming, leading to a steep learning curve and potential misconfigurations.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n So while we can’t do much about the official support or the learning curve of Elementor, at Rapyd Cloud, we DO have a solution for Elementor’s performance woes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The solution: Rapyd Cloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On cheap shared hosting, the Elementor builder can feel slow and clunky. But on a highly optimized platform that’s built for speed and performance even under peak traffic, Elementor websites can perform significantly faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapyd Cloud was built for performance even under heavy traffic loads, with: This means no lag, no slow editors, and no random crashes, just buttery smooth performance, even on large, complex Elementor sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But don’t take our word for it. Read the reviews of actual users who are using Rapyd Cloud: Rapyd Cloud Truspilot<\/a> & G2 reviews<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love Elementor but hate performance issues, Rapyd Cloud is the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the Multiple Site Plans<\/mark><\/strong>, now you can \u2028launch 5, 10, or 100+ websites<\/strong> on a single Hyperspeed platform. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat is Elementor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Elementor Does Well<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Ridiculously Easy to Use (Especially for Non-Developers)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Feature-Rich (You Can Build Almost Anything)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Where Elementor Still Falls Short<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unfiltered Feedback from Redditors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
u\/thomisawesome<\/a> “There are quite a few things, but one of the dumbest and most annoying things is with any of the areas where you can adjust top\/bottom\/right\/left, like padding or margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“These sound minor at first glance, but it adds up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
“The fact that they keep adding features when things like the loop grid or global style still are very unstable. Things shouldn\u2019t brake as soon as your add wordfence or a more complicated theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are tons of other comments as well, but to sum things up, there are the biggest frustrations users face with Elementor: <\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Performance <\/strong>and Bloat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Updates Can Be Buggy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Official Support Could Be Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Complex and Has a Learning Curve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elementor on Rapyd Cloud: The Best Performance You Can Get<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2705 Advanced caching & auto-scaling<\/strong> \u2013 Elementor pages load instantly.
\u2705 Free WordPress CDN<\/a> (Rapyd CDN)<\/strong> \u2013 Global delivery for ultra-fast speeds.
\u2705 Modern infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 NVMe storage, optimized PHP, and LiteSpeed servers.
\u2705 24\/7 managed WordPress hosting support<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 No more waiting days for answers.
\u2705 Advanced security<\/strong> \u2013 Keeping Elementor sites safe from attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cta-fleet-img.webp?wsr\")
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