Using Custom Breakpoints: Make Your Elementor Designs Truly Responsive

In today’s world, your website isn’t just viewed on laptops — it’s seen on phones, tablets, large monitors, and even TVs. That’s why responsive design is more important than ever. Elementor makes it easy with Custom Breakpoints, giving you full control over how your site looks on any screen size.

What Are Breakpoints?

A breakpoint is a specific screen width at which your website layout changes to adapt to a device. For example, when the screen gets smaller, elements may stack vertically, images shrink, or font sizes adjust for better readability.

Before Elementor 3.4, you only had three breakpoints: desktop, tablet, and mobile. Now, Elementor Pro lets you add Custom Breakpoints — meaning you can fine-tune designs for extra devices like large desktops or small mobile screens.

How to Enable Custom Breakpoints

Go to your WordPress dashboard.
Navigate to Elementor → Settings → Experiments.
Find the option for Additional Custom Breakpoints and set it to Active.
Now open any page with Elementor and click the Responsive Mode icon at the bottom of the panel.

You’ll now see new breakpoint options like:

Widescreen – For large monitors (over 1440px).
Laptop – For mid-sized screens.
Tablet Extra – For smaller tablets.
Mobile Extra – For small smartphones.

Designing for Each Breakpoint

Once custom breakpoints are enabled, you can switch between them in the editor and make adjustments that apply only to that specific screen size. For instance:

Reduce padding on smaller screens.
Resize or hide images for faster mobile load times.
Adjust typography sizes to keep text readable.
Reorder columns to match user flow on different devices.

Elementor automatically cascades your settings — meaning if you change something on a smaller breakpoint, it won’t affect larger ones unless you want it to.

Tips for Perfect Responsiveness

Start from Desktop: Design your layout for large screens first, then adjust downward.
Use % and VW Units: Relative sizing ensures flexibility across devices.
Preview Often: Use the responsive preview tool to test on real device widths.
Hide Unnecessary Elements: Don’t overload mobile users with too many visuals.
Set Min/Max Widths: Keep sections balanced across resolutions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Designing only for desktop — always check mobile layouts.
Using fixed pixel sizes instead of responsive units.
Ignoring the “Mobile Extra” breakpoint for small phones.

Why Custom Breakpoints Matter

Every user deserves a great experience, no matter what device they use. Custom Breakpoints allow you to deliver a pixel-perfect design across every screen, from a 4K monitor to a 4-inch phone.

If you’re designing websites for clients, this feature can make a huge difference — ensuring that their brand looks consistent and professional everywhere.

Final Thoughts

With Custom Breakpoints, Elementor turns responsive design from a headache into a superpower. You can now target each device type with precision, giving users a flawless browsing experience every time.

Whether you’re building a complex eCommerce layout or a simple portfolio site, take the time to test and tweak across breakpoints. Your visitors will thank you — and your design will stand out everywhere it’s seen.

Using Custom Breakpoints: Make Your Elementor Designs Truly Responsive