Today marks a milestone that fills us with immense pride and gratitude – Essential Addons is celebrating its 8th birthday!
What started as a vision to enhance the Elementor experience has blossomed into a thriving ecosystem that empowers millions of websites worldwide. With the unwavering support of over 2 million active users, this 8-year journey has been nothing short of incredible, and today, we celebrate it together as we celebrate the 8th birthday of Essential Addons for Elementor.
The Story That Started It All
In 2016, Elementor burst onto the WordPress scene, revolutionizing how we build websites. The community was electric with possibilities. But there was scope for something that could push the boundaries even further.
In 2017, just one year after Elementor’s launch, we stepped into the arena with a mission to make the Elementor experience not just better, but extraordinary. We were not just building another plugin; we were crafting the missing pieces that would complete the puzzle for countless web creators, designers, and developers.
Here is something beautiful about our journey. As Elementor grew, so did Essential Addons and now we are the number #1 Elementor addon serving for the longest time. It has been a symbiotic relationship that proves how powerful collaboration can be in the tech world. You can see how Verdi Heinz, the Global Community Manager of the Elementor team, recommends Essential Addons from the very beginning for its creativity, time-saving features, and consistent value.
When Elementor was establishing itself as the go-to page builder, we were right there, listening to the community, understanding pain points, and developing solutions that filled the gaps. Every update from Elementor inspired us to innovate further, and every feature we released helped Elementor users achieve more.
We started with just a handful of essential elements – the basics that every Elementor user needed but could not find. And now, we have exploded into a comprehensive library of 100+ cutting-edge widgets and extensions that cover virtually every use case imaginable. This is not just about quantity – it is about quality, innovation, and staying ahead of the curve.
Every single element in our arsenal has been thoughtfully designed to solve real-world problems. They are performance-optimized to keep your sites blazing fast, aesthetically crafted to make your designs stand out and developer-friendly with clean, extensible code.
Over the past 8 years, our users have shown incredible love and trust in Essential Addons and that is reflected in the numbers. While millions of widgets have been used across countless websites, the last six months of 2025 alone reveal something special. These five widgets stood out as the most used and most loved by our global community, helping designers and developers bring their ideas to life faster and better.
The Innovation Cycle That Never Stops
One thing that sets us apart? We do not believe in standing still. Almost every month, our users wake up to something new – a fresh widget, an enhanced feature, or a game-changing update that opens up new possibilities. This constant flow of innovation means:
- Staying Current: We adapt to the latest web trends and technologies
- User-Driven Development: Your feedback directly shapes our roadmap
- Continuous Value: Your investment keeps paying dividends month after month
- Future-Proof Solutions: We’re always one step ahead of tomorrow’s needs
Over the past 8 incredible years, Essential Addons has rolled out 450+ updates, consistently improving performance, introducing new widgets, and responding to community needs. From small enhancements to major breakthroughs, each release reflects our commitment to empowering Elementor users. Here is a quick look at how actively we’ve shipped updates over the years.
The Numbers That Tell Our Story
Essential Addons has grown from a small idea into a global powerhouse trusted by millions. These numbers reflect the love, trust, and impact we’ve built together with our amazing community and we are just getting started. Here are some interesting stats and facts about Essential Addons:
☀️ Essential Addons has more than 2 million active installations
⏰ Every 1 minute, a new site is built with Essential Addons
💪 Powering up 2% of the entire website running on the internet
💥 1 out of every 5 Elementor sites is built with Essential Addons
🚀 Essential Addons has been downloaded more than 100 million times
🗓️ Last 7 Days, Essential Addons has been downloaded 277,825 times
🏆 Essential Addons ranks among the top 30 of all WordPress plugins
🌎 Essential Addons is used in over 180 countries across the globe
What Makes This Journey Special
Looking back at these 8 years, what strikes us most is not the features we have built or the downloads we have achieved – it is the community we have fostered.
Every bug report that helped us improve. Every feature request sparked innovation. Every success story is shared by users who achieved something amazing with our tools. We can share with you something special. With Essential Addons, SK-America, one of our beloved users, has tripled their development speed and built over 100 stunning websites, including 500 webpages, all loading in just 1–2 seconds. Their design workflow is now faster, smoother, and more scalable than ever. This collective energy is what has driven us forward every single day.
Essential Addons is not just another tool in your WordPress toolkit. We have become the secret weapon that transforms good Elementor websites into exceptional ones. We are always here for you if you are a freelance designer looking to wow clients with unique layouts, or you are an agency needing to deliver projects faster without compromising quality! Also, we are here if you are a business owner wanting a website that truly represents your brand or a developer seeking clean, efficient code that just works. We have got you covered with solutions that scale with your ambitions.
At Essential Addons, we believe great features are nothing without great support. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we are here to ensure you are never stuck.
The Road Ahead: Bigger, Better, Bolder
As we blow out the candles on our 8th birthday cake, we are not just celebrating the past – we are energized about the future. We are committed to coming up with:
- Even more powerful widgets that push creative boundaries
- Enhanced performance optimizations for lightning-fast sites
- Deeper integrations with the evolving WordPress ecosystem
- Exclusive features that make the design even more intuitive
- Community-requested elements that solve tomorrow’s challenges
To celebrate this 8-year milestone, we have brought a revolutionary widget, ‘Figma to Elementor Converter’, that can turn your Figma designs into customizable Elementor pages in minutes. Isn’t it amazing? It can save lots of time and serve you the fastest way to bring your creative ideas to life!
🎉 Celebrate 8 Years With Us – Enjoy up to 40% OFF with Exclusive Birthday Bundle
We are turning 8, and the gifts are all yours! To mark this incredible milestone, we are offering up to 40% OFF on Essential Addons – including our most-loved LIFETIME DEAL that gives you unlimited value, forever. Build like a Pro with one exclusive Birthday Bundle that includes:
👉 100+ Advanced Elements
👉 3,000+ Elementor Templates
👉 FREE Web Design eBook
There has never been a better time to unlock the full potential of your Elementor experience. Let’s celebrate the milestone together. ❤️
A Heartfelt Thank You
To every user who chose Essential Addons, every developer who contributed feedback, every designer who pushed our tools to their limits, and every community member who believed in our vision – THANK YOU.
You have not just been customers; you have been our strength in this incredible journey. Your trust, feedback, and support have been the fuel that powers our innovation engine.
Here’s to 8 years of innovation, and to many more years of building the web together!🎉 Happy 8th Birthday, Essential Addons! 🎉
