NexButton
NexButton Elementor Plugin adds a custom button widget to Elementor, offering a variety of button styles with text and icon customization options.
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NexButton shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where NexButton stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| button | >100 |
| custom button | >100 |
| elementor | >100 |
| elementor widget | >100 |
| NexButton | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About NexButton
From the official readme · v1.5Description
NexButton Elementor Plugin adds a custom button widget to Elementor, offering a variety of button styles with text and icon customization options.
Features:
- Multiple button styles (Style 1, Style 2, Style 3 & Style 4)
- Show/Hide button text and icon
- Customizable button colors, backgrounds, and typography
- Full control over button alignment, padding, margin, and border
- Hover effects, including color and box-shadow transitions
- Responsive design and controls for mobile devices
This plugin is easy to use and fully integrates into Elementor’s design workflow.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 (or later) license. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/nex-buttondirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Open Elementor Editor and find the “NexButton” widget under the Elementor’s “Widgets” panel.
- Drag and drop the widget into the desired section and start customizing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the button icon?
Yes, the plugin supports icon customization, allowing you to choose from a variety of icons provided by Elementor’s icon library.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the plugin provides responsive controls to ensure the button looks great on all devices.
Can I use it without Elementor?
No, this plugin is an extension for the Elementor page builder, so you need to have Elementor installed and activated.
Changelog
1.5 [28th January 2025]
- Added: New button style “Style 4”.
1.0.1
Initial release of NexButton Elementor Plugin.
Features include customizable button styles, icons, and hover effects.
1.0.1
New Feature: Added Style 3 Button.
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FAQ
NexButton: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is NexButton free?
Yes. NexButton is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is NexButton safe to use in 2026?
NexButton shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use NexButton?
NexButton is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,238 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does NexButton work with WordPress 7.1?
NexButton is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does NexButton need?
NexButton requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was NexButton last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on April 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes NexButton?
NexButton is developed and maintained by Wpcoder75.
What are the best alternatives to NexButton?
The most popular alternatives to NexButton are AddQuicktag (100K+ installs), WP Edit (40K+ installs) and Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs).
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