Hello Elementor vs Kadence
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| Feature | Hello Elementor v3.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details | Kadence v1.5.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 500,000+ |
| Last updated | August 25, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| Editions | Hello Elementor · Elementor Pro ($) | Kadence · Kadence Pro ($) |
| Pros | Lightweight blank canvas that leaves design to Elementor; Elementor header and footer template support; WooCommerce support included | Fast, lightweight theme with an accessible front end; Drag-and-drop header builder and breadcrumbs; Integrations with WooCommerce, LearnDash and Kadence Blocks |
| Cons | Few built-in design options outside Elementor; Admin and customizer promote the paid Elementor Pro add-on | Customizer promotes the paid Kadence Pro edition; Many options are spread across a large customizer |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Minimal blank canvas theme setup, Elementor header and footer templates, WooCommerce theme support, Elementor Pro upsell in the customizer | Drag-and-drop header builder, Breadcrumbs component, Local hosting of Google Fonts, WooCommerce theme support, Kadence Pro upgrade section in customizer |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | Elementor | LearnDash, Kadence Blocks, bbPress, Elementor Pro theme builder, Beaver Builder, Divi |
| Other | — | Google Fonts |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | 6.9.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | my.elementor.com | — |