What's New in Elementor 3.8 Update- Features and Improvements

What’s New in Elementor 3.8 Update

In our previous article we have discussed all about the Elementor Pro 3.8 update.

And in this we are going to discuss what’s new in Elementor 3.8.

This update is for the free version of the Elementor plugin and is mainly focused on improving the already existing features.

A notable improvement that you will come across is Elementor 3.8 is the introduction of Remove Kit option and we will be discussing all about it in this article.

Also, the Container or the Flexbox Container experiment has officially been moved to BETA.

If you have not yet give it a try then I will recommend visiting Flexbox Playground created by Elementor.

Keeping this in mind, in case you are not using Elementor but willing to it give it a try then you can use our SPECIAL LINK or the button below to get started for FREE.

Elementor 3.8- New Features and Improvements

Before we learn about the Elementor 3.8 update, it is important to know that- this version was released on 30th October 2022.

And below we have shared all the topic covered

Remove last imported kit in Elementor 3.8

If you have used Elementor kits for building your site then you must have comes across the fact that it comes Global Colors, Fonts, Templates and more.

And on applying, it completely changes the design.

Now, there are options available to import the assets that you need.

However, if you want to reset the Appearance back to before applying this kit then there was no easy option available until you have taken a backup.

This has changed in Elementor 3.8 and a new Remove Kit option has been added using which you can restore your site to its previous state.

You will find this option in Elementor Tools under Import / Export kit tab in your WordPress dashboard.

Remove Kit option in Elementor 3.8
Remove Kit option in Elementor 3.8

First things first, you are not using Elementor site kit then this option will not be available / visible.

And when you will install, this Remove Kit option will appear.

Another thing you will have to know is that, using this option will completely restore your site to its previous state which means the content / any changes that you have made will be removed as well.

In case you want to save the content and only reset the Appearance then you will have to create a new page, save the content and then proceed with the changes.

Flexbox Container in Elementor 3.8

Flexbox Containers in the new way of creating layouts / sections using Elementor and it was released as an experiment in Elementor 3.6.

This feature has received quite a few improvements in Elementor 3.7 and in Elementor 3.8, it has been officially moved from Alpha status to Beta.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Flexbox Container as Alpha experiment before Elementor 3.8
Flexbox Container as Alpha experiment before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Flexbox Container as Beta experiment in Elementor 3.8
Flexbox Container as Beta experiment in Elementor 3.8

It is important to know that this experiment is still Inactive by default and to activate Flexbox Container in Elementor you will have to select Active in the dropdown and Save Changes.

On activating, it will take the place of the inner section widget which means you will no longer be able to use it.

However, you will still be able to make changes to existing sections / pages / templates.

In case you haven’t yet tried the Flexbox Container in Elementor then we will recommend trying Flexbox Playground.

Dynamic Tags for Global Colors

Global Colors in a feature that was introduced in Elementor 3.0 and it is a part of the Elementor Design System that includes Global Fonts as well.

In Elementor 3.8 update, Global Colors has received an improvement and Dynamic tags has been added to it.

Using these tags you will be able to use / assign colors from custom fields which simplifies the workflow.

It is important to know that to use Dynamic Tags in Elementor you will have to get the Pro version as this feature is not available in FREE.

Keeping this in mind, you will find the Dynamic tag option when you click the Color Picker in Global Colors.

This option was missing in the previous releases of Elementor and below are screenshots for comparison.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Dynamic tags missing in Global Colors before Elementor 3.8
Dynamic tags missing in Global Colors before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Dynamic Tags in Global Colors in Elementor 3.8
Dynamic Tags in Global Colors in Elementor 3.8

Here when you will click the Dynamic tag, it will allow you to select custom fields and then keys.

Add Dynamic Tags in Global Colors in Elementor 3.8
Add Dynamic Tags in Global Colors in Elementor 3.8

Text Align in Elementor 3.8

In Elementor 3.8, the inner section widget has received an improvement where responsive controls have been added to Text Align in both section and columns.

You will find the Text Align option under Typography in the Style tab when you will select a section or column.

Below we have shared screenshots for comparison purposes.

  • Sections before Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls missing in Text Align before Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls missing in Text Align before Elementor 3.8
  • Sections after Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls in Text Align after Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls in Text Align after Elementor 3.8
  • Columns before Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls missing in Text Align in Columns before Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls missing in Text Align in Columns before Elementor 3.8
  • Columns after Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls in Text Align in Columns after Elementor 3.8
Responsive Controls in Text Align in Columns after Elementor 3.8

Size units in Elementor 3.8

Elementor 3.8 is focused on improving the already existing features, in this update size units (px, em, rem and %) have been added to several widgets.

Letter spacing in Typography modal

To see this change, you will have to add / select a widget on your page and then head over to the Style tab under which you will find the Typography Settings.

Typography Settings in Elementor 3.8
Typography Settings in Elementor 3.8

Here you will have to click the edit / pencil icon and scroll till you find Letter spacing.

And there you will find the size units. Below we have shared screenshots for referrence.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Letter Spacing in Typography modal before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Letter Spacing in Typography modal before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Size units in Letter Spacing in typography modal after Elementor 3.8
Size units in Letter Spacing in typography modal after Elementor 3.8

Size in Icon widget

In the Elementor Icon widget, you will find the size setting under the Style tab and below we have shared the screenshots for comparison.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Icon widget before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Icon widget before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Size units in Icon widget after Elementor 3.8
Size units in Icon widget after Elementor 3.8

Spacing in Icon Box widget

Continuing on the trend, in the Icon Box widget, size units have been added to both size (discussed above) and the spacing control in Elementor 3.8.

You will find both these settings under the Style tab of the Elementor Icon Box widget.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Icon Box widget before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Icon Box widget before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Size units in Icon Box widget after Elementor 3.8
Size units in Icon Box widget after Elementor 3.8

Spacing in Image Box widget

In continuation from above, the size units have been added to the spacing control in Image box widget in Elementor 3.8.

You will find the spacing control under the Style settings of the Image Box widget.

Below we have shared screenshots for reference

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Image Box widget before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Image Box widget before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Size units in Image Box widget after Elementor 3.8
Size units in Image Box widget after Elementor 3.8

Image size in Testimonial widget

The last widget in which the size units have been added in Elementor 3.8 is the Testimonial.

And you will find it in the Image Size control option under the Image tab in the Style settings.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Testimonial widget before Elementor 3.8
Size units missing in Testimonial widget before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Size units in Testimonial widget after Elementor 3.8
Size units in Testimonial widget after Elementor 3.8

Text stroke in Elementor 3.8

Just like the size units, in Elementor 3.8 text stroke has been added to several widgets, in this section we will be covering all about it.

Counter widget

Counter widget is a popular widget that allows you to add animated numbers on your page.

You must have comes across this feature on several sites where they showcase their achievements or stats.

And using this widget you can add it to your site easily.

In Elementor 3.8, the Counter widget has received an improvement where text stroke has been added to the number and title elements.

You will find Text Stroke under Style settings of the Counter widget under respective tabs and below we have shared screenshots for each.

  • Number in Counter widget before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Counter widget number before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Counter widget number before Elementor 3.8
  • Number in Counter widget after Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Counter widget number after Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Counter widget number after Elementor 3.8
  • Title in Counter widget before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Counter widget title before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Counter widget title before Elementor 3.8
  • Title in Counter widget after Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Counter widget title after Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Counter widget title after Elementor 3.8

Divider widget

Elementor allows you to add text in the Divider widget and in Elementor 3.8 update, Text Stroke has been added to it.

To see this change the first thing that you will have to do is select Text in Add Elemento option in the Divider widget.

Add Element in Divider widget in Elementor 3.8
Add Element in Divider widget in Elementor 3.8

And on doing this, a new set of Text settings will appear in the Style tab where you will se the new Text Stroke option.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Divider widget before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Divider widget before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Divider widget in Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Divider widget in Elementor 3.8

Image box widget

The last widget in which text stroke widget has been added in Elementor 3.8 is the Image Box widget.

You will find Text Stroke under the Content tab in the Image Box widget Style settings. Below are the screenshot for reference.

  • Before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Image Box widget before Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke missing in Image Box widget before Elementor 3.8
  • After Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Image Box widget after Elementor 3.8
Text Stroke in Image Box widget after Elementor 3.8

This concludes everything you need to know about the Elementor 3.8 update.

In case you are looking to give Elementor 3.8 a try then you can do so by clicking our SPECIAL LINK or the button below

Elementor 3.8 pricing and plans

Elementor is a website builder plugin that has both free and premium versions.

If you are looking to buy Elementor Pro then below we have shared its plans followed by what’s included.

Elementor has 4 plans

  • Essential (1 site)- $59
  • Advanced (3 sites)- $99
  • Expert (25 sites)- $199
  • Agency (1000 sites)- $399
Elementor 3.8 plans
Elementor 3.8 plans

What’s included

  • Drag and Drop editor
  • Responsive Editing
  • Theme Builder
  • Form Builder
  • Woo-Commerce Builder
  • 90+ Widgets
  • 300+ Templates
  • 10+ Full Website Kits
  • Popup Builder
  • Regular Updates
  • Premium support

And more

Now that you are familiar with the Elementor Pro plans, the next step is to get Elementor Pro license key. For that you will have to

It is important to know that Elementor also has a web hosting plan known as Cloud Website that comes with Elementor Pro pre-installed.

If you are looking for a one stop solution to build your Elementor site then Elementor Cloud Website is for you.

And as far as the pricing is concerned it will cost you $99 and includes everything you need to build your site from scratch.

On top of this, you do not have to go through the extensive process of installing WordPress as it comes pre-installed, SSL certificate comes activated and CDN is built-in.

This means all you have to do is to just sign up with Elementor Cloud, use a site kit and add your domain name.

And your site is ready for launch.

Elementor Cloud Website pricing and plans
Elementor Cloud Website pricing and plans

What’s included

  • Hosting powered by Google Cloud Platform
  • SSL & CDN from Cloudflare
  • Monthly Visits: 100K
  • Bandwidth/month: 100GB
  • Storage: 20GB
  • Free custom domain connection
  • 100+ pre-designed websites
  • Hello theme and WP pre-installed
  • Drag-and-drop, no code editor
  • Premium support

And more

Elementor 3.8

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