2 Methods to Rollback: Elementor Old Version Download (Easy)

You recently updated Elementor & suddenly things stopped working?
Or did a widget break your site?

Whatever the reason is, don’t worry – you already know the solution and i.e. rollback.

And trust me, sometimes, the best solution is to roll back to an older version of Elementor
that worked perfectly fine.

The good news is, it only takes a few clicks.

In this quick guide, I’ll show you two easy ways to get an older version of Elementor:

The fastest way – Using Elementor's built-in rollback feature.
The manual way – Downloading old versions from the WordPress plugin repo.

Let’s dive in…

Method 1: Roll Back to an Older Version of Elementor from WordPress Dashboard (The Easy Way)

If you just updated Elementor and something’s broken, you can roll back to a previous version directly from your WordPress dashboard. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Elementor’s Tools Panel

Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
Navigate to Elementor > Tools.
Click on the Version Control tab.

Navigate to Elementor Tools from your WP Dashboard

Step 2: Select an Older Version of Elementor

Find the Rollback to Previous Version section.
Select the version you want from the dropdown menu.
Click Reinstall, then confirm.

Select Rollback version click Save Changes

Step 3: Clear Cache & Test Your Site

Once Elementor reinstalls the older version, clear your site’s cache
(via a Elementor compatible caching plugin like FlyingPress or your hosting panel).
Check your site to make sure everything is working correctly.

🎉 That’s it! Your site is now running the older Elementor version.

📝 Important Note: If you're using Elementor Pro, make sure the free and Pro versions match. Otherwise, you might face compatibility issues.

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Method 2: Manually Download an Older Version of Elementor

If the rollback feature doesn’t work, or you need a much older version of Elementor, you can download it manually from the WordPress plugin repository.

Step 1: Visit the Elementor Plugin Page

Go to the WordPress Plugin Repository.
Scroll down and click on Advanced View (bottom right corner).

Navigate to Advanced View on Plugin Page

Step 2: Choose an Older Elementor Version

Scroll down to the Previous Versions section.
Select the Elementor version you want from the dropdown list.
Click Download.

Download Elementor Old Version from WordPress Repo

Step 3: Install the Older Version Manually

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
Click Upload Plugin, then upload the Elementor zip file you just downloaded.
Click Install Now, then Activate.

Best Practices & Things to Keep in Mind

Always backup your site before rolling back Elementor. You don’t want to lose important changes!
Make sure the free and pro versions match to avoid compatibility issues.
If an update broke your site, check Elementor’s changelog before rolling back—sometimes, the issue might have a fix in a minor update.

If you still need help with Elementor, you can always get in touch with me & I can help you out fix the issue.

Wrapping Up

And that’s it!

Whether you’re using the quick rollback method or the manual download method, you now know how to restore an older version of Elementor and keep your site running smoothly.

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2 Methods to Rollback: How to Easily Download an Older Version of Elementor?