Post Reactions

Before setting up the Post Reactions 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 Reactions Widget—at no cost! Additionally, you can explore both free and pro widgets by filtering the selection options.

Introduction

The Post Reactions Widget adds interactive buttons for user engagement on your posts.

Key Use Cases for the Post Reactions Widget in Elementor:

• Increase user engagement by allowing reactions on posts.
• Customize reaction buttons to match your site’s style.
• Enable users to express their feelings about your content easily.

Prerequisite

• Elementor
• Animation Addons for Elementor

How to Activate the Post Reactions Widget?

• Go to Animation Addons → Elements in your WordPress dashboard.
• Find the Post Reactions widget in the list.
• Toggle it on to enable the widget.
• The Post Reactions widget is now ready to use!

How to Add Post Reactions Widget in Elementor

• Open the page where you want to add the Post Reactions Widget.
• Launch the Elementor editor.
• In the Elementor panel, search for “Post Reactions Widget.”
• Drag the widget to your desired section.
• The Post Reactions widget is now ready for customization.

How to Configure Post Reactions Widget

• Enable the Widget: Ensure the Post Reactions Widget is enabled in your Elementor settings.
• Create a New Page: Open a new page where you wish to display the widget.
• Set a Title: Add a title for your page as required.
• Choose Template: Select the Elementor Full Width template for a full-width layout.
• Publish the Page: After setting the title and template, publish the page.
• Search for Post Reactions Widget: In the Elementor panel, search for “Post Reactions Widget”.
• Drag and Drop the Widget: Drag the widget to your desired section of the page.
• Adjust Settings: Customize the widget settings, including the reaction types and alignment, as needed.

Once added, the Post Reactions Widget will automatically display reaction options (like thumbs up, thumbs down, etc.) for posts, enabling user interaction based on the post content.

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

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

Content Settings

Only one customization option is available in the content section. I made a slight change by setting the alignment—that’s it.

The Content Section of the Post Reactions Widget offers the following options for customization:

1. Reactions:
   
   • This option allows you to select predefined reactions for your posts. You can also add custom reactions based on your design preferences. Reactions provide users with the ability to interact with posts, such as liking, sharing, or rating the content.
     
2. Show Level:
   
   • This setting controls the visibility of reaction levels (if applicable). You can choose to display the level of interaction based on the number of reactions a post receives.
     
3. Reaction Count:
   
   • This option enables you to display the number of reactions each post has received. It provides a count of how many users have reacted to a specific post, allowing for greater user engagement tracking.
     
4. Separator:
   
   • The separator option allows you to choose whether to display a divider between reactions. It provides a visual break between the reactions for a cleaner and more organized look.
     
5. Separator Icon:
   
   • You can choose or upload an icon to act as the separator between reactions. This icon enhances the visual appeal and separates the different reaction types effectively.
     
6. Icon Library or Upload SVG:
   
   • You can select an icon from the built-in icon library or upload custom SVG icons for reactions. This gives you flexibility in designing how reactions appear and matching the visual style of your website.
     

Style Settings

The Style Section of the Post Reactions Widget includes three primary customization options, allowing you to tailor the appearance of reactions, icons, and separators to suit your website’s design. These options are:

1. Reaction Button Style: This option allows you to customize the appearance of the reaction buttons. You can modify the button background color, border type , border radius,text color,typography and padding to match the overall aesthetic of your site.

2. Reaction Icon Style:

• The Reaction Icon Style option gives you control over the appearance of the icons used for reactions. You can adjust the icon size and margin. Customizing the icon style enhances the overall look and feel of the widget and helps convey the meaning of each reaction effectively.
  

3. Separator Icon Style:
   
   • The Separator Icon Style controls the visual appearance of the icon used as a separator between reaction types. You can modify the icon size, color, and margin to ensure the separator is visually distinct yet harmonizes with the design of the reaction buttons. 

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 Outcome

That’s it! You’ve successfully learned how to configure the Post Reactions widget in Elementor to add interactive reaction buttons and boost engagement on your posts.

For any further assistance or inquiries, feel free to contact our support team!