Want to keep your Elementor website fresh with the latest updates, news, or blog posts from your favorite sources? Adding an RSS feed is a simple and effective way to display dynamic content in a clean, user-friendly format—without any coding or extra hassle. In this guide, you’ll learn how to integrate an RSS feed into your Elementor site quickly and for free, ensuring your audience stays engaged with up-to-date information.
Popular Use Cases for using RSS Feed in an Elementor Website
News Websites
Keep visitors up-to-date with the latest articles, blogs, and news by displaying feeds from relevant sources directly on the website.
Blogging Platforms
Allow users to follow specific categories or topics, providing them with a continuous stream of fresh content from multiple blogs.
E-Commerce Websites
Display product updates, sales promotions, or blog posts through an RSS feed, ensuring customers are always in the loop on new offers.
Event Websites
RSS widgets can display upcoming events or news, keeping attendees informed on changes, additions, or new event announcements.
Podcast Websites
Aggregate and display new episodes from various podcast feeds, allowing listeners to easily access fresh content without needing to leave the site.
Recruitment Websites
Display the latest job and recruitment updates from various sources, helping job seekers stay informed about new opportunities in real-time.
Step #1: Install and activate Unlimited Elements Free Version for Elementor
You have to install and activate the Unlimited Elements Free Version for Elementor.
Step #2: Adding the RSS Feed widget to your Elementor website
To display an RSS feed, install the RSS Feed widget from the Unlimited Elements Widget library.
Go to Unlimited Elements in the WordPress Dashboard
Search for the "RSS Feed"
Hover over the widget and click install
Step #3: Add RSS Feed widget to your Elementor page
Now, in the Elementor editor, Find the RSS Feed widget and drag it to the desired part of your page.
Source Settings
RSS Feed URL
Type or paste the RSS feed URL to fetch data from.
Filter By Date
Enable to filter feed items based on their published date.
Format Date
Enable to format the date according to predefined settings.
Items Limit
Set the maximum number of RSS items to display.
Auto Detect Keys
Enable to automatically detect keys from the RSS feed.
Show Debug
Enable to display debug information for troubleshooting.
General Settings
Layout Type
Select the layout of RSS feed content.
- Grid
- Carousel (Pro)
- Marquee (Pro)
- Coverflow (Pro)
- Swipe (Pro)
(Pro options indicate features available in the Unlimited Elements Pro.)
Title Number of Characters
Define the maximum number of characters to display for the title.
Intro Number of Characters
Set the maximum number of characters to display for the introduction text.
Grid Settings
Number of Columns
Set the number of columns to display in the grid layout.
Grid Gap
Define the spacing (in pixels) between grid items.
Layout Settings
Layout
Select the layout of widget.
- Regular
- Reverse
Show Post Image
Enable to display the post’s featured image.
Fallback Image
Choose an image to display when no featured image is available.
Fallback Image Size
Set the size of the fallback image according to your layout.
Show Post Title
Enable to display the post title.
Post Title Tag
Select the HTML tag for the post title.
Show Author Name
Show or hide the author's name.
Show Icon
Enable to display an icon associated with the post.
Icon
Choose a custom icon to display.
Show Share Button
Enable to display a share button for social sharing. (Pro Feature)
Additional Data Settings
Show Time Ago
Show or hide the time elapsed since the post was published.
Connected Widgets Settings
Enable Remote Connection
Widget Name for Connection
Choose this to "Auto Detectable", so it will automatically detect the remote widgets.
Sync
Sync Group
Choose the same group for two or more item-based widgets so they can sync together.
Wrapping it Up!
By adding an RSS feed to your Elementor website, you can effortlessly keep your visitors informed with fresh, relevant content. Whether you’re showcasing industry news, blog updates, or curated feeds, this simple integration enhances user experience and engagement. Try it out today and watch your website come to life with dynamic, real-time updates!
