--- title: Installing Plugin description: Installing Master Addons for Elementor takes about a minute. The free version lives on WordPress.org, so you search, install, and activate it right from your WordPress dashboard. No downloads, no uploads. The steps below follow that flow, with a screenshot… url: "https://master-addons.com/docs/getting-started/installing-plugin/" updated: "2026-07-05" category: Getting Started --- # Installing Plugin Installing Master Addons for Elementor takes about a minute. The free version lives on WordPress.org, so you search, install, and activate it right from your WordPress dashboard. No downloads, no uploads. The steps below follow that flow, with a screenshot for each one. Master Addons is a free [collection of widgets and extensions](https://master-addons.com/widgets-and-extensions/) for Elementor, running on 40,000+ sites. Let’s get it on yours. ## Before You Install Master Addons works on top of Elementor, so two things need to be in place first: - **Elementor installed and active**, the free version is enough - Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard No Elementor yet? Grab it free from the [WordPress plugin directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/), activate it, then come back here. ## Step 1: Search for Master Addons From your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins > Add New**. Type **Master Addons** or **Master Addons for Elementor** into the search box on the right and give the results a second to load. ![Searching for Master Addons for Elementor in the WordPress Plugins Add New screen](https://d1asvmc6qcowgk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11072602/01-plugins-add-new-search.png) ## Step 2: Click Install Now Find the **Master Addons for Elementor** card, the one with the purple "MA" icon by Jewel Theme, and click **Install Now**. WordPress downloads and installs it in a few seconds. ![Master Addons for Elementor in the plugin search results with the Install Now button](https://d1asvmc6qcowgk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/05125038/master-addons-plugin-search-1024x594.webp) ## Step 3: Activate the Plugin After the install finishes, the button switches to **Activate**. Click it. You might get a quick opt-in screen asking to share basic environment info, pick **Allow & Continue** or **Skip**, either one works. Master Addons is now active on your site. ![Activating Master Addons for Elementor after installation](https://d1asvmc6qcowgk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11072622/03-activate-master-addons.png) ## Step 4: Finish the Setup Wizard The first time it activates, Master Addons opens a short setup wizard. It lets you turn on the widgets and extensions you want and sets sensible defaults based on the kind of site you’re building. Don’t overthink it, every option here can be changed later under **Master Addons > Settings**. ![Master Addons for Elementor setup wizard welcome screen](https://d1asvmc6qcowgk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11072632/04-setup-wizard.png) ## Step 5: You’re Ready to Go Once the wizard wraps up, you land on the Master Addons dashboard. From here you can browse the widgets, open the template library, and jump into Elementor with the new widgets ready to drag onto any page. ![Master Addons for Elementor welcome dashboard after installation](https://d1asvmc6qcowgk.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11072643/05-master-addons-dashboard.png) That’s the whole install. Open any page in Elementor and the Master Addons widgets show up in their own category in the widget panel. ## What to Do Next The quickest way to see Master Addons in action is to [import a template kit](https://master-addons.com/docs/template-kit/how-to-import-template-kits-in-master-addons/), a full website design that comes in with one click. Browse the full set on the [Template Kits page](https://master-addons.com/template-kits/), or just open a page in Elementor and start dragging the new widgets into your layout. ## Troubleshooting - **Don’t see Master Addons widgets in Elementor?** Check that both Elementor and Master Addons are active under **Plugins**, then refresh the Elementor editor. - **Install failed or timed out?** Your host may be low on memory or running slow. Reload the Plugins page and click Install Now again. - **Can’t find it in search?** Type the full name, "Master Addons for Elementor", and make sure you’re on the **Search Results** tab. ## Frequently Asked Questions Is Master Addons for Elementor free? Yes. The version you install from WordPress.org is free and includes a large set of widgets and extensions. There's a separate Pro plan that adds premium widgets and template kits, but you don't need it to get started. Do I need Elementor Pro to use Master Addons? No. Master Addons runs on the free version of Elementor. You only need Elementor (free or Pro) installed and active before you install Master Addons. Why don't I see Master Addons after activating it? Make sure Elementor is also active, since Master Addons depends on it. Then open Elementor and look for the Master Addons widget category. Refreshing the editor usually brings the widgets in. How do I update Master Addons? Updates appear under Dashboard > Updates like any other WordPress plugin. When a new version is available, you'll see an update notice on the Plugins page. Will installing Master Addons slow down my site? Master Addons only loads assets for the widgets you actually use, so the footprint stays small. You can also enable or disable individual widgets under Master Addons settings to keep things lean. ## Related Reading - [How to Import Template Kits in Master Addons](https://master-addons.com/docs/template-kit/how-to-import-template-kits-in-master-addons/) - [Browse All Master Addons Widgets & Extensions](https://master-addons.com/widgets-and-extensions/)