Post Pagination

Before setting up the Post Pagination Widget, make sure that the Animation Addons for Elementor plugin is installed and activated on your site. Once activated, you’ll have access to all free Elementor widgets, including the Post Pagination Widget—at no cost! Additionally, you can explore both free and pro widgets by filtering the selection options.

Introduction

The Post Pagination widget adds navigation for users to easily browse between multiple pages of content on your site.

Key Use Cases for the Post Pagination Widget in Elementor:

• Use the Post Pagination widget to enable easy navigation through multiple pages of content.
• Customize the layout and style to fit your site’s design, providing a seamless user experience for browsing posts.

Prerequisite

• Elementor
• Animation Addons for Elementor

How to Activate a Post Pagination Widget ?

How to Add Post Pagination Widget in Elementor

1. Open the page where you want to add the Post Pagination
2. Launch the Elementor editor.
3. In the Elementor panel, search for “Post Pagination“
4. Drag the Post Pagination widget to your desired section.
5. The Post Pagination will now be available for customization.

How to Configure the Post Pagination Widget

• Enable the widget, create a new page, set a title, choose the Elementor Full Width template, and publish the page. 
• Adjust page settings as needed.
• In the Elementor panel, search for the “Post Pagination Widget.”
• Drag and drop the widget into your desired section.

The widget will automatically display navigation links to move between post pages.
You can customize its layout, alignment, icon style, spacing, and typography to match your site’s design.

Configuring Post Pagination Widget :  : A Step-by-Step Guide

Once the Post PaginationWidget is added to your page, you can configure its settings under different tabs: Content, Style and Advanced.

Content Settings

The Content section of the Post Pagination Widget provides a single configuration panel named Settings, allowing you to control the behavior and appearance of the pagination.

Settings

1. Preset Style

• Default: Displays a standard pagination layout with basic navigation.
• Layout 2: Offers an alternate visual style with different alignment and structure.

Effect on Display: Switching between these styles changes the visual structure of the pagination buttons, offering flexibility to match your site’s design.

2.Show Post Title Button

Toggle this option to display the title of the next or previous post within the pagination buttons.

Effect on Display: When enabled, the pagination will show the actual post titles alongside the navigation controls, providing users more context.

3. Enable Preview Button 

Allows you to show a preview button that links to the previous or next post.

Effect on Display: Enhances navigation by enabling users to see what’s coming next or revisit the previous post, improving engagement.

 4. Previous Title & Icon

• Customize the text label for the “Previous” button.
• Change or disable the icon associated with it.

Effect on Display: Updates the appearance and content of the button that leads to the previous post, allowing for better clarity and styling.

5. Enable Next Button, Title & Icon

• Enable or disable the “Next” button.
• Customize the label and icon for this button.

Effect on Display:
Controls whether the user can proceed to the next post, and how that action is visually represented.

Style Settings

The Style section of the Post Pagination Widget provides two customization panels: Style and Post Style. These settings control the visual appearance and interactive behavior of pagination buttons and post titles.

1.Style

Gap & Margin

• Gap: Adjusts the spacing between the Previous and Next buttons.
• Margin: Controls the outer spacing of the pagination container.

Effect on Display: These options define the overall spacing, helping to maintain layout consistency and visual balance within the section.

Previous / Next Settings

• Typography: Customize the font style, size, weight, and alignment for the button text.
• Border Type & Radius: Choose border styles (None, Solid, Dashed, etc.) and apply rounded corners.
• Width & Height: Define fixed dimensions for pagination buttons.
• Gap: Set internal spacing between the icon and text.
• Icon Size: Adjust the size of the navigation icons.
• Animation Theme – Normal & Hover:
  Choose from two animation states—Normal and Hover—to control how buttons appear statically and when hovered.
• Color & Background Type:
  Define the default and hover text color, as well as background styles (solid, gradient, or image).

Effect on Display: These settings provide full control over the appearance of pagination buttons. You can make them visually stand out or seamlessly integrate them into your site design. Hover animations enhance interactivity, offering a more engaging user experience.

2. Post Style Panel

Post Title

• Title Typography: Set the font properties for the post titles shown within the pagination.
• Spacing: Adjust the space between the title and other elements (icon, button, etc.).
• Animation Theme – Normal & Hover:
  Apply subtle or dynamic effects for title transitions during user interaction.
• Color: Customize the text color for both normal and hover states.

Effect on Display: These options allow you to emphasize post titles, ensuring they are visually aligned with your site’s branding and enhance readability. Animation effects help improve the user interface by drawing attention during interaction.

Advanced Settings 

In the advanced settings, you’ll find a variety of advanced features designed to enhance your designs. Experiment with these options and experience the difference they make..

Final Words

The Post Pagination widget in Elementor helps you manage and enhance navigation between multiple posts. With customizable layout and styling options, it ensures a smooth user experience and clean navigation for your readers.