Elementor Progress Bar Not Working? Fix It

Is your Elementor progress bar acting up? You’ve carefully designed your page, added that sleek progress bar widget, only to find it’s not working, displaying incorrectly, or completely missing. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This is a common hiccup that many Elementor users encounter. The good news? Most of these issues are easily fixable.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step troubleshooting process to diagnose and fix why your Elementor progress bar isn’t working. We’ll cover everything from basic checks to more advanced solutions, ensuring you have all the information needed to get your progress bars animating beautifully on your WordPress site.

Whether it’s a conflict, a caching problem, or a simple misconfiguration, we’ve got multiple solutions to help you solve this Elementor progress bar problem.

Why is Your Elementor Progress Bar Not Working? Common Causes

Before diving into solutions, let’s understand some common reasons why an Elementor progress bar might not be working as expected:

• Plugin or Theme Conflicts: Third-party plugins or your active theme can interfere with Elementor’s widgets, including the progress bar.
• Caching Issues: Server-side, plugin-based, or browser caching can prevent updated content from displaying, making it seem like the progress bar isn’t working.
• Elementor/WordPress Version Mismatch: Outdated versions of Elementor, Elementor Pro, or WordPress itself can lead to compatibility problems.
• Incorrect Widget Settings: Simple misconfigurations within the Elementor progress bar widget settings can cause it to display incorrectly or not at all.
• JavaScript Errors: Behind the scenes, JavaScript issues on your site can prevent dynamic elements like progress bars from animating.
• CSS Conflicts: Custom CSS or CSS from other plugins/themes might be overriding the progress bar’s styling.
• Server-Side Issues: Less common, but sometimes server configurations or resource limitations can indirectly affect site functionality.

Step-by-Step Solutions to Fix Elementor Progress Bar Issues

Let’s systematically approach fixing your Elementor progress bar not working. Start with the simpler solutions and progress to more complex ones.

Solution 1: Check Elementor Progress Bar Widget Settings

Often, the simplest explanation is the correct one. Double-check your progress bar’s configuration.

1. Edit Your Page with Elementor: Navigate to the page where your progress bar is located and click “Edit with Elementor.”
2. Select the Progress Bar Widget: Click directly on the progress bar widget to open its settings pane on the left.
3. Review Content Tab Settings:
   • Title: Ensure it’s present if you want one.
   • Type: Check if you’ve selected the correct type (e.g., skill bar).
   • Percentage: Verify that the percentage value is set correctly (e.g., 75, not 0). A value of 0 will make the bar appear “empty.”
   • Display Percentage: Is this toggle turned On if you want the number to show?
4. Review Style Tab Settings:
   • Bar Color, Background Color: Ensure these are not set to the same color as the page background, making the bar invisible.
   • Height: Is the height set to a visible value?
   • Typography/Text Color: If the text isn’t showing, check these settings.
5. Review Advanced Tab Settings:
   • Motion Effects: If a motion effect is set, ensure it’s not causing the bar to animate off-screen or delay indefinitely.
   • Responsive: Check if the bar is hidden on specific devices.
6. Update and Preview: After making any adjustments, click the “Update” button and then preview your page in an incognito window or a different browser to see if the Elementor progress bar is working.

Solution 2: Clear All Caches

Caching is a common culprit for changes not reflecting on your live site, making it seem like the Elementor progress bar isn’t working when it actually is, but you’re seeing an outdated version.

1. Clear Elementor Cache:
   • From your WordPress dashboard, go to Elementor > Tools > General.
   • Click the “Regenerate Files & Data” button.
   • Then, go to Elementor > Settings > Advanced and set “CSS Print Method” to “External File,” then save changes. Sometimes switching it back to “Internal Embedding” and saving again can help.
2. Clear WordPress Caching Plugin Cache: If you use a caching plugin like WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, or WP Fastest Cache, clear its cache. The option is usually prominent in the plugin’s settings or a top bar menu in your WordPress admin.
3. Clear Browser Cache:
   • Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+Delete (Mac) > “Clear browsing data.” Ensure “Cached images and files” is checked.
   • Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+Delete (Mac) > “History” > “Clear recent history.” Ensure “Cache” is checked.
4. Clear Server-Side Cache (if applicable): If your hosting provider offers server-side caching (e.g., through cPanel or a custom control panel), clear that as well. Hostinger users can often manage this from their hPanel or by contacting support.

Solution 3: Update Elementor, WordPress, Theme, and Plugins

Outdated software can lead to compatibility issues, which might cause your Elementor progress bar not working.

1. Backup Your Website: Before performing any updates, always create a full backup of your website. Hostinger provides easy backup solutions, or you can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus.
2. Update WordPress: Go to Dashboard > Updates and update WordPress if a new version is available.
3. Update Elementor and Elementor Pro: Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins. Check for updates for both Elementor and Elementor Pro.
4. Update Your Theme: Go to Appearance > Themes. If your theme has an update available, install it.
5. Update All Other Plugins: Review your other installed plugins and update any that have new versions.
6. Check Again: After all updates, clear all caches (as per Solution 2) and check if the Elementor progress bar is working.

Solution 4: Deactivate Plugins and Switch Theme (Conflict Check)

Plugin and theme conflicts are a very frequent reason for Elementor widgets not functioning correctly.

1. Backup Your Website: Again, crucial before disabling plugins or changing themes.
2. Deactivate All Plugins (except Elementor and Elementor Pro):
   • Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
   • Select all plugins except Elementor and Elementor Pro.
   • From the “Bulk actions” dropdown, select “Deactivate” and click “Apply.”
3. Check Progress Bar: Visit your page and clear your browser cache. Is the Elementor progress bar working now?
   • If YES: One of your deactivated plugins is causing the conflict. Reactivate your plugins one by one, checking the progress bar after each activation. The plugin that breaks it again is the culprit.
   • If NO: The issue isn’t with other plugins. Proceed to the next step.
4. Switch to a Default WordPress Theme:
   • Go to Appearance > Themes.
   • Activate a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty-Four (or any other Twenty-something theme).
   • Keep Elementor and Elementor Pro active.
5. Check Progress Bar Again: Clear your browser cache and check the page.
   • If YES: Your active theme is causing the conflict. Contact your theme developer for support or consider switching themes.
   • If NO (and plugins are still off): The issue is likely with Elementor itself or a deeper WordPress configuration, or a conflict with Elementor Pro.
6. Reactivate Your Original Theme and Plugins: Once you’ve identified the conflict (or ruled it out), reactivate your original theme and plugins (excluding the identified problematic one, if any).

Solution 5: Regenerate CSS & Data Files

Elementor generates static CSS files for styling. Sometimes these files get corrupted or don’t regenerate correctly, leading to display issues like an Elementor progress bar not working properly.

1. Go to Elementor Tools: From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Elementor > Tools.
2. Access the General Tab: Click on the “General” tab.
3. Regenerate Files & Data: Click the “Regenerate Files & Data” button.
4. Clear Cache: Clear all caches (Elementor, plugin, server, browser) after regeneration.
5. Check Display: Revisit your page to see if the progress bar is now working.

Solution 6: Check Elementor System Info for Performance Issues

Elementor has a System Info tool that can highlight potential issues with your server environment or WordPress configuration that might indirectly affect widget performance.

1. Navigate to Elementor System Info: Go to Elementor > System Info in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Review the Report: Look for any red or orange warnings. Pay attention to:
   • WP Memory Limit: Should be at least 128M, preferably 256M or higher. Low memory can cause Elementor to malfunction. (Refer to WordPress Documentation on increasing memory)
   • PHP Version: Ensure it’s a recent version (7.4 or higher is recommended).
   • PHP Max Input Vars, PHP Time Limit: Should be sufficient for complex operations.
   • cURL Disabled: This can cause issues with external API calls.
3. Address Identified Issues: If you find any critical issues, contact your hosting provider (like Hostinger) to address them. They can help increase PHP memory limits or adjust other server settings.

Solution 7: Troubleshoot JavaScript Errors

JavaScript errors can prevent dynamic elements like Elementor progress bars from animating. This is a more advanced solution.

1. Open Browser Developer Tools:
   • Chrome/Firefox: Right-click on your webpage and select “Inspect” or “Inspect Element.”
   • Go to the “Console” tab.
2. Look for Errors:
   • Red error messages in the console indicate JavaScript errors.
   • Note down the error message and the file path associated with it.
3. Interpret and Act:
   • If errors point to a specific plugin or theme: This confirms a conflict. Refer back to Solution 4.
   • If errors point to Elementor files: This could indicate a deeper issue with your Elementor installation that might require reinstalling Elementor (see Solution 8) or contacting Elementor support.
   • If no errors: The issue is likely not JavaScript-related.

Solution 8: Reinstall Elementor (Last Resort)

If all else fails, a clean reinstallation of Elementor can resolve corrupted files or lingering issues. This should be done with extreme caution and only after a full backup.

1. Backup Your Entire Website: Seriously,
   do not skip this step.
2. Deactivate and Delete Elementor:
   • Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
   • Deactivate Elementor.
   • Once deactivated, click “Delete.”
3. Deactivate and Delete Elementor Pro (if applicable): Repeat the process for Elementor Pro.
4. Install Elementor and Elementor Pro (Freshly):
   • Go to Plugins > Add New.
   • Search for “Elementor” and install/activate it.
   • For Elementor Pro, re-upload the plugin file from your Elementor account (if you downloaded it manually) or install it via the Elementor Pro license manager.
5. Clear All Caches: Perform a full cache clear.