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How to Open Links in a New Tab with the Essential Addons Filterable Gallery

18 threads Sep 17, 2025 Plugin → Essential addons for elementor

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A common requirement for websites using galleries is to have links, especially those pointing to external resources like PDFs, open in a new browser tab. This keeps users on your main site while allowing them to view the linked content. Users of the Essential Addons for Elementor Filterable Gallery widget have reported confusion on how to achieve this.

The Problem: Links Opening in the Same Tab

By default, when you configure a Filterable Gallery item to link to a URL, it may open in the same browser window. This behavior can be problematic for PDFs or external websites, as it navigates the user away from your gallery page.

The Solution: Configuring Link Settings

Based on community support threads, the solution is built directly into the widget's settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Edit your page with Elementor and select the Essential Addons Filterable Gallery widget.
  2. Navigate to the Gallery Items section and edit the specific item you want to configure.
  3. In the item's settings, locate the Link field and enter your desired URL.
  4. Directly next to the URL field, you will see a small gear icon. Click this icon to open the link options.
  5. A popup will appear. Check the box labeled 'Open in new window'.
  6. Save your changes and update the page.

This setting adds the target="_blank" attribute to the link, instructing the browser to open it in a new tab.

Troubleshooting: If It Doesn't Work

If you've followed these steps but the link still opens in the same tab, a few common issues could be the cause:

  • Caching: Clear your website's cache (any caching plugins you use, server-level cache, or CDN cache) and your browser cache.
  • Regenerate Assets: Within your WordPress dashboard, go to Essential Addons > Tools and click the 'Regenerate Assets' button. Then, go to Elementor > Tools > General and click 'Regenerate Files & Data'.
  • Plugin Conflict: Temporarily deactivate other plugins to test for a conflict that might be overriding the link behavior.

Conclusion

Configuring the Filterable Gallery to open links in a new tab is a straightforward process using the built-in link options. If the behavior does not work as expected, standard troubleshooting steps like clearing cache usually resolve the issue. For more advanced customization, such as making the entire image or title clickable, custom CSS may be required, as referenced in other community discussions.

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