Elementor Custom Rating Icon

2 min read 01-01-2025

Adding custom rating icons to your Elementor website can significantly enhance user experience and brand consistency. Generic star ratings are commonplace; custom icons allow for a more unique and memorable presentation. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process for achieving this.

Understanding the Process

Creating custom rating icons within Elementor involves leveraging the platform's flexibility alongside a bit of CSS styling. We'll focus on utilizing Elementor's built-in features whenever possible to maintain simplicity and avoid unnecessary complexities. This approach ensures ease of implementation and future maintenance.

Step 1: Preparing Your Icons

Before diving into Elementor, you'll need your custom icons. These should be prepared as individual image files (e.g., PNG, SVG) – ideally, in a consistent size and style to maintain visual harmony. For optimal results, use vector graphics (SVG) for scalability without loss of quality.

Step 2: Adding the Icons to Your Website

Upload Icons: Upload your custom icon images to your WordPress media library. This makes them readily accessible within Elementor.
Choose an Element: Select an Elementor widget appropriate for your design. A common choice is the "Icon" widget, but others like "Image" might also work depending on your layout.
Insert the Icon: Insert the uploaded image into your chosen widget. Position and size the icon as needed.

Step 3: Implementing the Rating System

This is where things get slightly more technical. We'll use CSS to control the display of multiple icons, representing the rating.

Custom CSS: Access Elementor's custom CSS editor (usually found within the advanced tab of a widget or theme settings).
Write the CSS: You'll need to write CSS code to display the appropriate number of icons based on the rating score. Here's an example assuming a 5-star rating system and using a class named "rating-icon":

.rating-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 5px; /* Adjust spacing as needed */
}

.rating-icon.active { /*Class to show the filled icon*/
  opacity: 1;
}

.rating-icon.inactive {/*Class to show an empty icon*/
  opacity: 0.3;
}


/* Example for a 3-star rating: */
.rating-container.three-stars .rating-icon:nth-child(-n+3){
  opacity: 1;
}

/*Repeat above for other ratings (one-star, two-stars, etc.)*/

Apply the CSS: Apply this CSS to the appropriate widget or container using the Elementor CSS editor.

Step 4: Dynamic Data (Optional)

For dynamic ratings (e.g., from a database or plugin), you'll need to utilize Elementor's dynamic data features to link the number of active icons to the actual rating value. This involves some more advanced Elementor knowledge and may require custom PHP code depending on your data source.

Conclusion

Creating custom rating icons in Elementor enhances your website's visual appeal and provides a more personalized user experience. While requiring some CSS knowledge, the process is manageable and offers significant aesthetic benefits. Remember to thoroughly test your implementation to ensure cross-browser compatibility.