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Image Hover for Elementor
Image Hover for Elementor is a WordPress plugin that adds animated hover effects to images on sites built with Elementor. You pick an animation, adjust its speed, direction, overlay and caption, and set it all up inside the Elementor editor without writing code.
- Version
- 1.0.7
- Released
- Sep 3, 2025
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Image Hover for Elementor 1.0.7
Version 1.0.7 · Sep 3, 2025
Latest
What it does
Static images can make a page feel flat, and adding hover animations by hand usually means writing custom CSS. This plugin gives you a set of ready animations, including zoom, fade, slide and 3D transforms, that you apply to images directly in Elementor. It suits portfolios, galleries, team sections and any layout where you want images to react when a visitor moves the cursor over them.
Everything is handled through controls in the Elementor editor, so you can change an effect and see how it looks while you build the page. Settings cover animation speed, direction, overlay styles and captions, which helps you match the effect to your site's colors and design. The effects are built to be responsive across phones and tablets, and the plugin works with various image formats, so your existing media library can be used as it is. Elementor is required.
Best for
- Elementor users who want animated image effects without CSS
- Portfolio and gallery sites for designers and photographers
- Freelancers and agencies building client sites in Elementor
Features
Range of hover animations
Choose from animation styles that include zoom, fade, slide and 3D transforms to give images movement when visitors hover over them.
Built into the Elementor editor
Add and adjust hover effects directly inside the Elementor editor, so you design and preview the animation in the same place you build the page.
Speed and direction controls
Set how fast an animation runs and which direction it moves, so each effect fits the pace and layout of your design.
Overlay styles
Apply overlay styles on hover to tint or cover an image, which helps match the effect to your site's colors and branding.
Caption options
Add captions to hovered images so text such as titles or short descriptions appears as part of the animation.
No coding required
Configure every effect through visual controls, which makes the plugin usable for beginners as well as experienced designers who want quick results.
Responsive on all devices
Hover effects are built to display properly across devices, including smartphones and tablets, so your layouts hold up on smaller screens.
Works with various image formats
Use your existing media in different image types without converting files first, keeping your current library ready to use.
Questions about Image Hover for Elementor
Do I need Elementor to use this plugin?
Yes. The plugin is designed specifically for Elementor and requires it. You add and customize the hover effects inside the Elementor editor, so it is meant for sites already built with that page builder.
What kinds of hover effects are included?
The plugin includes a range of animations such as zoom, fade, slide and 3D transforms. You can then adjust the speed, direction, overlay style and captions of each effect to suit your design.
Will the hover effects work on phones and tablets?
The effects are built to be responsive and mobile friendly, so they are meant to display properly across devices, including smartphones and tablets, alongside the rest of your Elementor layout.
Do I need to know CSS or JavaScript?
No coding is required. All of the effects are configured through visual controls in the Elementor editor, which makes the plugin approachable for beginners while still giving designers detailed settings to work with.
Is Image Hover for Elementor free?
The code of Image Hover for Elementor is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Image Hover for Elementor is this?
Version 1.0.7, released Sep 3, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Image Hover for Elementor?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Image Hover for Elementor automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Image Hover for Elementor need?
Image Hover for Elementor needs Elementor installed and active.
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