Elementor is a popular page builder plugin for WordPress that allows you to create dynamic and interactive websites. However, sometimes you may encounter an issue where the dynamic content in Elementor does not update properly. This can be frustrating, especially when you make changes to your content but they are not reflected on the front-end.
To troubleshoot and fix this issue, you can try the following steps:
Clear Elementor Cache: Elementor has its own caching system to improve performance. However, sometimes this cache can cause issues with dynamic content updates. To clear the Elementor cache, go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to “Elementor” > “Tools,” and click on the “Clear Cache” button.
Clear Browser Cache: Your browser may also be caching the old version of your website, preventing you from seeing the updated dynamic content. Clear your browser cache or try accessing your website in a private browsing window to see if the changes are reflected.
Check for Plugin Conflicts: Conflicts with other plugins can sometimes interfere with Elementor’s dynamic content updates. Temporarily deactivate other plugins one by one and check if the issue is resolved. If the problem goes away after deactivating a specific plugin, it may be causing the conflict.
Check Theme Compatibility: Some themes may not fully support Elementor’s dynamic content features, leading to update issues. Ensure that you are using a compatible and up-to-date theme. You can also try switching to a default WordPress theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-One) temporarily to see if the problem persists.
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you can try using a custom PHP function to force Elementor to update the dynamic content. Here’s an example of how you can achieve this:
function wpsnippets_force_elementor_dynamic_content_update() {
if ( class_exists( 'ElementorPlugin' ) ) {
$elementor = ElementorPlugin::instance();
$elementor->frontend->force_re_render();
}
}
add_action( 'wp', 'wpsnippets_force_elementor_dynamic_content_update' );
This code snippet creates a custom PHP function called wpsnippets_force_elementor_dynamic_content_update. It checks if the Elementor plugin is active and then uses the force_re_render() method to force Elementor to re-render the dynamic content on the front-end. The function is hooked to the wp action, which ensures it is executed when WordPress initializes.
Please note that this code should be added to your theme’s functions.php file or a custom plugin. After adding the code, save the file, and refresh your website to see if the dynamic content updates properly.
I hope this helps in resolving the issue with Elementor’s dynamic content not updating.
Examples
Example 1: Updating Elementor dynamic content using JavaScript
This use case demonstrates how to update Elementor dynamic content using JavaScript. The code example below shows how to update the content of a specific element with a new value.
(function($) {
$(document).ready(function() {
var dynamicContent = 'New dynamic content';
$('.elementor-dynamic-content').text(dynamicContent);
});
})(jQuery);
The code above uses jQuery to select the element with the class elementor-dynamic-content and updates its text content with the value of the dynamicContent variable. This can be useful when you want to dynamically update the content of a specific element based on user interactions or other events.
Example 2: Updating Elementor dynamic content using PHP
This use case demonstrates how to update Elementor dynamic content using PHP. The code example below shows how to programmatically update the content of a specific dynamic element.
function wpsnippets_update_dynamic_content() {
$newContent = 'New dynamic content';
echo ElementorPlugin::$instance->frontend->get_builder_content( $newContent );
}
add_action( 'wp', 'wpsnippets_update_dynamic_content' );
The code above defines a custom PHP function wpsnippets_update_dynamic_content that updates the dynamic content with the value of the $newContent variable. It uses the get_builder_content method provided by the Elementor plugin to retrieve the updated content. This can be useful when you need to programmatically update the dynamic content based on certain conditions or events.
Example 3: Clearing Elementor dynamic content cache
This use case demonstrates how to clear the cache for Elementor dynamic content. The code example below shows how to clear the cache for a specific dynamic element.
function wpsnippets_clear_dynamic_content_cache() {
$elementId = 123; // ID of the dynamic element
$dynamicKey = 'dynamic_key'; // Key used to identify the dynamic content
if ( class_exists( 'ElementorPlugin' ) ) {
$cache = ElementorPlugin::$instance->cache;
$cache->delete( $elementId, $dynamicKey );
}
}
add_action( 'wp', 'wpsnippets_clear_dynamic_content_cache' );
The code above defines a custom PHP function wpsnippets_clear_dynamic_content_cache that clears the cache for a specific dynamic element identified by its ID and dynamic key. It uses the delete method provided by the Elementor cache object to remove the cached content. This can be useful when you want to ensure that the dynamic content is always up to date and reflects the latest changes.