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Troubleshooting Common Issues with Ultimate Addons for Elementor (UAE)

44 threads Sep 10, 2025 Plugin → Ultimate addons for elementor

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Common Issues and How to Resolve Them

Ultimate Addons for Elementor (UAE), formerly known as Elementor Header & Footer Builder, is a powerful tool for creating custom website layouts. However, like any plugin, it can sometimes encounter issues. Based on common community reports, here are the most frequent problems and their solutions.

1. Editor Not Loading or Stuck on Loading Screen

Why it happens: This is often caused by a conflict with the latest version of Elementor or Elementor Pro, or a specific plugin setting.

Solutions:

  • Refresh Permalinks: Go to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard and simply click 'Save Changes' without making any modifications. This flushes the rewrite rules and can resolve editor loading issues.
  • Disable 'Improve CSS Loading': Some users have reported that disabling this Elementor feature can help. Navigate to Elementor > Settings > Features and toggle off 'Improve CSS Loading'.
  • Plugin Rollback: If a recent update caused the problem, consider temporarily rolling back to a previous, stable version of the UAE plugin. You can find older versions on the plugin's Advanced page on the WordPress repository.

2. Styling Loss or Layout Changes After Update

Why it happens: Changes in the plugin's code or conflicts with theme/other plugin updates can sometimes reset styles or break layouts.

Solutions:

  • Clear All Caches: This is the most common fix. Clear your browser cache, any server-side cache, and your caching plugin's cache (e.g., W3 Total Cache). After clearing, perform a hard reload of your page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R).
  • Re-save Elementor Global Settings: If global colors or fonts have reverted, re-enter and save them in Elementor > Settings > Style.

3. Theme Compatibility (e.g., Rishi Theme)

Why it happens: With thousands of WordPress themes available, it is not feasible for the Ultimate Addons for Elementor team to test for compatibility with every single one. Some themes may use non-standard methods for displaying headers and footers.

Solutions:

  • Contact Theme Developers: Since the theme controls the area where the header and footer are output, the theme developers are best positioned to ensure compatibility with popular page builder plugins.
  • Check for Updates: Ensure both your theme and all plugins are updated to their latest versions, as compatibility improvements are often added in updates.

4. Unstyled CSS Code Output on Frontend

Why it happens: A bug in a specific plugin version can sometimes cause raw CSS code to be printed visibly on the frontend of your site.

Solutions:

  • Update the Plugin: The Ultimate Addons for Elementor team typically releases patches for such bugs quickly. Always ensure you are running the latest version of the plugin.
  • Apply the Workaround: If an update is not immediately available, try disabling the 'Improve CSS Loading' feature in Elementor's settings as a temporary workaround.

5. Specific Element Issues (Forms, Language Switcher)

Why it happens: An update can occasionally introduce a bug that affects a specific widget or element.

Solutions:

  • Update Immediately: The support team addresses these reports and releases fixes. Updating to the newest plugin version often resolves the issue.
  • Identify the Conflict: Deactivate all other plugins temporarily and switch to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-Four). If the issue resolves, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the conflict.

General Troubleshooting Steps

If you encounter an issue not listed above, follow this standard troubleshooting procedure:

  1. Create a Backup: Always back up your site before making changes.
  2. Update Everything: Update WordPress, your theme, and all plugins to their latest versions.
  3. Conflict Test: Deactivate all plugins except Elementor and Ultimate Addons for Elementor. Switch to a default theme. If the problem goes away, reactivate your plugins and theme one by one to find the culprit.
  4. Check for Known Issues: Search the WordPress support forums for your specific theme and plugin combinations to see if others have found solutions.

By methodically working through these steps, you can diagnose and resolve most issues that arise with the Ultimate Addons for Elementor plugin.

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