Simple Counter for Elementor WordPress Plugin

The Simple Counter for Elementor is a specialized WordPress addon designed to add animated numerical statistics to your website. While Elementor includes a basic counter by default, this specific plugin (often by ad-theme) is built for users who want more diverse animation effects and easier styling without needing the "Pro" version of other heavy addon packs.

In early 2026, "Simple Counter" plugins are favored for keeping site weight low while still providing the visual "pop" needed for landing pages.

🚀 Key Features

200+ Animation Effects: Far exceeds the standard "slide-up" animation of the default Elementor widget, offering various entrance and counting styles.

Custom Prefix & Suffix: Easily add symbols like $, %, or + before or after the number (e.g., "$500k+" or "99% Success").

Thousand Separators: Automatically formats large numbers (e.g., 10,000 vs 10000) with customizable dots or commas.

Responsive Control: Allows you to set different font sizes and alignments for Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop to ensure the stats remain readable on all devices.

Icon Integration: Supports Font Awesome and custom SVG uploads, allowing you to place an icon (like a "Heart" for clients or a "Checkmark" for projects) above or beside the number.

🛠️ Technical Specifications

Feature

Details

Requirements

Must have Elementor (Free or Pro) installed.

Software Version

Optimized for WordPress 6.7 / 6.8 and PHP 8.3.

File Types

Includes PHP, JS, CSS, and localized .po/.mo files for translation.

Performance

Lightweight; script only loads on pages where the counter is used.

Builder Type

Drag-and-drop widget found in the "General" or "Addons" section.

🎨 How to Use It

Drag & Drop: Search for "Simple Counter" in your Elementor side panel and drag it onto your page.

Set Numbers: Enter your Starting Number (usually 0) and your Ending Number (the goal).

Adjust Timing: Change the Animation Duration (in milliseconds). A setting of 2000 means the counter will take 2 seconds to finish.

Style: Go to the Style Tab to change the number color, typography (Google Fonts), and the gap between the number and its title.

⚖️ Is it Right for You?

Pros: Extremely easy to use; adds "social proof" to your site instantly; much cheaper ($15–$25 range) than buying a massive $60 addon bundle just for one widget.

Cons: It is a "Single Purpose" plugin. If you need 10+ different types of widgets (sliders, maps, galleries), it is better to get a comprehensive pack like Essential Addons or Ultimate Addons.

🌟 2026 Alternatives

If you are looking for more advanced "Dynamic" counters (numbers that update automatically from a database), you might consider:

Dynamic.ooo: For numbers pulled from custom fields.

Essential Addons Counter: If you already have that bundle installed.

Qi Addons: Excellent for stylized, minimalist counters.

Would you like me to walk you through how to set up a "Circular" counter instead of a standard horizontal one, or should I show you how to pull your counter numbers dynamically from a Google Sheet?