Today marks a milestone that fills us with immense pride and gratitude – we are celebrating the 8th birthday of Essential Addons!
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.
The Story That Started It All
In 2016, Elementor arrived on 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 of web design 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.
When Elementor was establishing itself as the website builder, we were right there, listening to the community, understanding pain points, and developing solutions that filled the gaps. Every update from Elementor opened new doors, and we added more power on top, helping users go further and create with even more freedom.
We started with just a handful of essential elements – the basics that every Elementor user needed but could not find. And now, we have expanded into a comprehensive library of 110+ 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.
Here is something motivational 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. Over the past 8 years, our users have shown incredible love and trust in Essential Addons. Our widgets have been used across countless websites and appreciated by the 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
- 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.
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 have built together with our amazing community. 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
🗓️ Every week, Essential Addons gets downloaded over 270,000 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 feature request sparked innovation. Every success story shared by users who achieved something amazing with our tools inspires us.
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.
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’. This powerful widget lets you instantly turn your Figma designs into fully customizable Elementor pages, all in just a few clicks. Is that not amazing? It can save lots of time and serve you the fastest way to bring your creative ideas to life! And that is not all. Even more exciting features are on the way, ready to be revealed soon.
🎉 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 Widgets and Extensions
👉 3,000+ Ready Elementor Templates
👉 Web Design PRO Tips eBook for Elementor Users
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! 🎉
