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Should I use Elementor?

Elementor's free website builder makes it easy for web creators. Build a website or online store- no coding required. Start creating now! - elementor.com

· 1 month ago

Buy it if you want the easiest drag-and-drop build for a small WordPress site or store and can commit to patching plugins fast. Avoid it if you're security-sensitive, performance-focused, or already annoyed by rising prices.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 30+ public sources: G2, Trustpilot, Reddit, Wordfence, Patchstack, SentinelOne, TechCrunch, Preqin.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
ProSee pricing page
Elementor OneSee pricing page

Best for

  • Non-coders building WordPress sites
  • Freelancers and small agencies
  • Small-business sites and online stores

Not for

  • Security-sensitive sites that can't patch plugins within days
  • Developers wanting lean, fast Gutenberg builds
  • Budget buyers burned by recurring price increases

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Unpatched Elementor Pro installs were actively exploited; update immediately and monitor security advisories

medium

Users report plan price increases; Pro licensing stacks up across multiple sites

medium

Guess: Elementor-built pages create lock-in; migrating to Gutenberg or another builder is painful

medium

Reddit cautions beginners about Elementor's 24/7 live-chat support claims

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free tier available; no coding required
  • G2 reviewers call it extremely easy to use
  • Most popular WordPress page builder
  • Reviewers say Elementor Pro offers excellent value
  • Used by over 4 million active users

Cons

  • 53 known plugin vulnerabilities listed by Wordfence
  • Critical Elementor Pro flaw actively exploited in 2026
  • Users report recurring price increases
  • Elementor One bundle called a massive disappointment
  • Some users call it overrated; developers criticize it

Sources & method

- 12 sources - 53 disclosed WordPress plugin vulnerabilities; critical Elementor Pro file-upload flaw actively exploited in 2026.

official x3review x4security x3news x2
  • Unauthenticated file upload to RCE in Elementor Pro, Critical Pro flaw let attackers upload files without authentication; Wordfence confirmed active exploitation.
  • CVE-2026-32475 — unrestricted file upload, Elementor Pro vulnerability allowing upload of files with dangerous types.
  • CVE-2026-32352 — DOM-based XSS, Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Elementor Website Builder.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Users flag pricing concerns and hikes
  • Ease of use: 5/5. G2 reviewers call it extremely easy
  • Feature depth: 4/5. More than a page builder; broad ecosystem
  • Support quality: 2/5. Reddit cautions beginners on 24/7 support claims
  • Security posture: 2/5. 53 CVEs; Pro flaw actively exploited
  • 4/5 Trustpilot rating elementor.com customer reviews
  • $0 Starting price Free website builder tier
  • Yes Free tier No coding required
  • $50M Funding Raised 2021 (Preqin); $15M in 2020

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Drag-and-drop website builder
  • For individuals building a single site

Pro

See pricing page

  • Most advanced page-builder features
  • Per-site licensing

Elementor One

See pricing page

  • All-in-one bundle for your whole website
  • Includes AI credits

Security

53 disclosed WordPress plugin vulnerabilities; critical Elementor Pro file-upload flaw actively exploited in 2026.

  • Unauthenticated file upload to RCE in Elementor ProCritical Pro flaw let attackers upload files without authentication; Wordfence confirmed active exploitation.⁹
  • CVE-2026-32475 — unrestricted file uploadElementor Pro vulnerability allowing upload of files with dangerous types.
  • CVE-2026-32352 — DOM-based XSSCross-site scripting vulnerability in Elementor Website Builder.

What users say

Users praise how easy Elementor makes site-building, but a vocal group complains about price hikes, bloat, and the Elementor One bundle.

“Elementor One is a massive disappointment – Don't waste your money”
Reddit, r/elementor
“I stayed with Elementor (even after testing Divi and Bricks).”
Reddit, r/Wordpress
“Had enough... What is better than Elementor?”
Reddit, r/Wordpress
Full analysis

Based on 30+ public sources: G2, Trustpilot, Reddit, Wordfence, Patchstack, SentinelOne, TechCrunch, Preqin.

Easiest way to build a WordPress site — but patch fast (exploited Pro flaws) and expect price creep.

Methodology

Based on 30+ public sources: G2, Trustpilot, Reddit, Wordfence, Patchstack, SentinelOne, TechCrunch, Preqin.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Elementor Pricing Planselementor.com
    official
  2. Elementor Proelementor.com
    official
  3. Elementor Oneelementor.com
    official
  4. Elementor Products — G2 Reviewsg2.com
    review
  5. Trustpilot — elementor.com reviewstrustpilot.com
    review
  6. Elementor = overrated, my review (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  7. Elementor One is a massive disappointment (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  8. Wordfence — Elementor vulnerabilitieswordfence.com
    security
  9. Patchstack — Critical unauthenticated file upload to RCE in Elementor Propatchstack.com
    security
  10. Wordfence — Actively exploited Elementor Pro vulnerabilitywordfence.com
    security
  11. TechCrunch — Elementor raises $15Mtechcrunch.com
    news
  12. Preqin — Elementor raised $50M in 2021preqin.com
    news

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