## Is Elementor Required? Product: Monogram - Personal Portfolio WordPress Theme URL: https://hub.jkdevstudio.com/docs/monogram/faq/is-elementor-required Updated: 2026-04-14 Summary: Yes, Elementor is a required plugin for Monogram. The theme relies on Elementor for several core features: Page building — creating and customizing page layouts visually 22 custom widgets — portfolio **Yes, Elementor is a required plugin for Monogram.** The theme relies on Elementor for several core features: - **Page building** - creating and customizing page layouts visually - **22 custom widgets** - portfolio grids, testimonials, counters, FAQ accordions, globe visualization, and more - **Demo content** - all demo pages are built with Elementor - **Template system** - before-footer templates and portfolio after-templates use Elementor ## Without Elementor If Elementor is not installed, you can still: - Use basic WordPress pages with the block editor - Create blog posts and portfolio items - Use the Customizer for theme settings However, you lose access to: - All 22 custom Elementor widgets - Demo page layouts and designs - Visual page building capabilities - Custom animations on Elementor sections ## Which Version? **Elementor Free** is the minimum requirement. All 22 custom theme widgets work with the free version. **Elementor Pro** adds additional features (theme builder, popup builder, WooCommerce widgets) but is **not required** for Monogram to function fully.
Elementor is listed as a required plugin during theme installation via TGMPA. The theme installation wizard prompts you to install it along with other required plugins.