ElementsKit Lite vs Hello Elementor
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| Feature | ElementsKit Lite v4.0.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | Hello Elementor v3.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Editions | ElementsKit Lite · ElementsKit Pro ($) | Hello Elementor · Elementor Pro ($) |
| Pros | Header and footer templates in the free edition; Widget builder and dynamic content types; Template library for layouts | Lightweight blank canvas that leaves design to Elementor; Elementor header and footer template support; WooCommerce support included |
| Cons | Many widgets and features are shown as upgrade prompts; Needs Elementor to be active; Template library fetches remote layouts from the vendor | Few built-in design options outside Elementor; Admin and customizer promote the paid Elementor Pro add-on |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Header and footer template post type, Widget builder post type, Dynamic content post type, Layout template library, Pro widget upgrade prompts in the editor, Deactivation feedback form | Minimal blank canvas theme setup, Elementor header and footer templates, WooCommerce theme support, Elementor Pro upsell in the customizer |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Elementor, WPML | Elementor |
| Other | ElementsKit template library API, Google Fonts | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | api.wpmet.com | my.elementor.com |