JetElements adds over 40 widgets to Elementor, extending it with components that the core plugin does not include. Not all 40 are equally useful – some add real capability, others duplicate what Elementor Pro already handles. This guide focuses on the JetElements widgets that add distinct value and how to configure them correctly.
The Widgets Worth Using
JetElements’ strongest additions are components that require significant effort to build from scratch: the Animated Box (flip card with front and back content), Countdown Timer, Portfolio grid with Ajax filtering, Price List, Slider (with more control than Elementor’s basic carousel), Testimonials with carousel, Timeline, and the Brands/Clients logo display. These cover genuine design needs that Elementor Pro’s widget set does not fully address.
Widgets to be cautious about: JetElements duplicates several Elementor Pro widgets (Video, Button, Progress Bar, Icon Box) with slightly different options. Running duplicate widget types from multiple plugins adds code weight and creates dependency confusion. Use Elementor Pro’s versions for these standard components and JetElements’ versions only when its specific options are needed.
Animated Box (Flip Card) Configuration
The Animated Box widget creates a card that flips to reveal a second side on hover or click. Common use case: team member cards that flip from a photo to contact details, or service cards that flip from icon and title to a description.
In the widget settings:
- Animation Effect – Flip Left, Flip Right, Flip Up, Flip Down, Zoom In, Fade. Flip Left is the most natural for western reading direction.
- Animation Trigger – Mouse Enter (hover) or Mouse Click. Hover works on desktop; click is more appropriate for mobile where hover does not exist.
- Front/Back content – each side has its own content section. Add an icon and title on the front, description and link button on the back.
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Portfolio Widget With Ajax Filtering
The Portfolio widget displays a filterable grid of Elementor posts. Unlike FacetWP or other filtering plugins, this works entirely within Elementor without additional plugins. Configure:
- Post type – which post type to display (custom post type, posts, portfolio CPT)
- Taxonomy – which taxonomy provides the filter categories
- Filter position – above the grid, below, or left sidebar
- Ajax load more – whether additional posts load via Ajax or the grid shows all
The Portfolio widget uses Elementor’s Query Control for the post query, meaning it follows standard WP_Query logic. Combine with JetEngine meta conditions for filtering by custom fields.
Countdown Timer Configuration
JetElements’ Countdown Timer is more configurable than basic countdowns. Set the target date and time, choose which units to show (days, hours, minutes, seconds), configure what happens when the countdown ends (hide the timer, show a message, redirect to another URL), and style each digit block independently.
For product launches, event registrations, and limited-time offers, the end action is the most important setting. A countdown that simply disappears when it reaches zero misses the opportunity to show a “Sale has started” message or redirect to the product page. Configure the end action before publishing the countdown.
Advanced Slider Widget Configuration
JetElements’ Advanced Slider gives more control over slide transitions than Elementor’s basic carousel. Each slide is a full Elementor section template, meaning you can combine images, text, icons, and buttons within a single slide without layout restrictions. Key settings to configure:
- Autoplay and speed – autoplay duration in milliseconds (3000ms = 3 seconds per slide). Keep above 2500ms so visitors have time to read slide content before it transitions.
- Effect – Slide, Fade, Cube, Coverflow, or Flip. Fade is the most universally readable for content-heavy slides; Slide is standard for image galleries.
- Loop – whether the slider returns to the first slide after the last. Enable for background hero sliders; disable for step-based content sequences.
- Navigation arrows and pagination dots – configure style and position. Dots below the slider are conventional; arrows overlaid on the slider are conventional for image galleries.