How to Deactivate Unused Widgets in JupiterX
Deactivating unused Elementor widgets in your JupiterX theme is a great way to streamline your website's performance and editing experience. Below you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to manage the widgets effectively.
Disable Individual Elementor Elements
- Navigate to your WordPress Admin dashboard.
- Look for "Elementor" on your dashboard menu and choose "Element Manager".
- You'll now see a list of all the available elements.
- [Optional] Before you disable elements, you can check their usage on your site by clicking one of the "Show" buttons. This will show you how often an element is used on your site.
- To disable an element, simply click on the toggle next to the element’s name to turn it off.
- After you've toggled off the elements you wish to deactivate, click on "Save Changes".
Warning: If you disable elements that are currently in use on your site, those elements will stop functioning and this could potentially break your site or layouts where these elements are placed.
Disable All Unused Elements
If you want to disable all elements that aren't being used:
- Look for the "Deactivate Unused Elements" button and click it.
Activate All Elements
To enable all elements at once:
- If you change your mind, you can click the "Enable All" button to make all elements available again.
Searching for Elements
Before deactivating, you might want to identify which elements are in use and which are not.
Search Individual Elements
- Simply use the search box to type in the name of the element you're trying to find.
Filter Elements
- You can also filter elements using the dropdown menu next to the search box. Filters include:
- All Plugins
- Elementor (elements)
- WordPress widgets
Scan Element Usage
- Click on the "Scan element usage" option. The "Usage" column will update to show you how many times each element has been used on your site. This way, you can make an informed decision about which elements to deactivate.
Remember, managing your widgets effectively can help maintain a clean and efficient workflow in Elementor, as well as contribute to faster website performance.