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Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/daddie2/openelementorwidget/releases/download/v2026.10.09-2/OpenElementorWidget.zipOpenWidgetElementor
is a custom plugin for the Elementor page builder that adds a new widget category and a custom widget for displaying the latest posts in a hover effect.
Features
Adds a new widget category "OpenWidget" to the Elementor page builder Includes a custom widget "Latest Posts Hover" that displays a list of the latest posts with a hover effect Allows for customization of the number of posts to display, the category filter, and the layout Compatible with the WordPress Gutenberg block editor
Installation
Upload the open-widget-elementor directory to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory Activate the OpenWidgetElementor plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress Add the Latest Posts Hover widget to your page using the Elementor page builder
Usage
Once the plugin is activated, go to the Elementor editor and drag the "Latest Posts Hover" widget to the desired section of your page Customize the widget settings to display the desired number of posts, select a category filter, and adjust the layout Save your changes and preview your page
FAQ
Can I use this plugin with other themes? Yes, this plugin should work with any WordPress theme that is compatible with the Elementor page builder.
Can I customize the widget style?
Yes, you can use the Elementor page builder to customize the widget style and layout.
Can I select specific categories to display?
Yes, you can use the widget settings to select specific categories to display in the Latest Posts Hover widget.
Contributing
we welcome contributions to this plugin! If you have any suggestions or bug reports, please open an issue on GitHub.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
Credits
This plugin was developed by daddie2.
Releases
10 releases. Each count is every asset in that release; expand a row for the breakdown.
Active-site estimate ≈10 comes from the median of recent superseded releases. Method.