Hello Elementor is a free, minimal theme made by the Elementor team. It adds almost no styling or features of its own, so Elementor controls the design completely, pages load lighter and there are fewer conflicts. It is the best choice when you build headers, footers and templates with Elementor Pro’s Theme Builder. Use a fuller theme (Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence) if you want theme-level headers and settings without Pro.
- Hello is lightweight and conflict-free.
- It expects Elementor to handle design.
- Best paired with Elementor Pro Theme Builder.
- Without Pro, a theme like Astra adds header options.
- Use the Hello child theme for custom code.
How does Hello compare with other themes?
| Theme | Strength | Best with |
|---|---|---|
| Hello Elementor | Minimal, fastest base for Elementor | Elementor Pro Theme Builder |
| Astra | Lightweight with header and layout options | Elementor Free or Pro |
| GeneratePress | Very light, developer-friendly | Block editor or Elementor |
| Kadence | Strong header builder and blocks | Block editor or Elementor |
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When is Hello the wrong choice?
Picture a beginner with Elementor Free installing Hello and wondering why the header is just a plain logo and menu with few options. Hello assumes Theme Builder. With Free only, Hello’s own header and footer settings are basic; a theme like Astra may be easier. With Pro, Hello gives the cleanest base. See Theme Builder headers and footers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hello Elementor theme?
A free, minimal theme by Elementor that leaves design to the Elementor builder.
Is Hello Elementor the best theme for Elementor?
With Elementor Pro Theme Builder, it is the cleanest and lightest base.
Should I use Hello Elementor without Pro?
You can, but a theme like Astra gives more header and layout options without Pro.
Is Hello Elementor fast?
Yes, it adds very little CSS and JavaScript.
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