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ProUsing the Video Carousel Widget

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Want to display multiple videos in an engaging, scrollable format? The Video Carousel widget in aThemes Addons lets you showcase YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos in a customizable carousel with autoplay, looping, and navigation controls.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to activate, configure, and style the Video Carousel widget in aThemes Addons.

Table of Contents
  1. Activating the Video Carousel Widget
  2. Adding Videos to the Carousel
  3. Configuring the Layout
  4. Styling the Video Carousel
  5. Frequently Asked Questions

Before you get started, make sure you’ve installed and activated the aThemes Addons plugin on your WordPress site along with Elementor. For premium widgets, ensure aThemes Addons Pro is also installed and active. This widget requires aThemes Addons Pro.

To enable the Video Carousel widget, go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to aThemes Addons » Widgets. Find Video Carousel and toggle it on.

Activating the Video Carousel widget in the aThemes Addons dashboard

Once enabled, open any page in the Elementor editor, search for Video Carousel under the aThemes Addons category, and drag it onto your page.

In the Content tab, use the Videos section to add and manage each video in your carousel. Each video entry includes the following fields:

  • Video Type – Choose between YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted videos.
  • Video URL – Paste the link to your YouTube or Vimeo video.
  • Image – Upload a custom thumbnail to display before the video plays.
  • Title – Add a title that appears alongside the video.
  • Content – Add an optional description for each video.
Adding videos to the Video Carousel widget in Elementor

Configuring the Layout

In the Layout section, control how the carousel behaves and displays:

  • Columns – Set the number of videos visible at once (1 to 6).
  • Arrows and Dots – Enable navigation arrows and pagination dots.
  • Autoplay – Enable automatic scrolling with a customizable speed.
  • Transition Speed – Adjust how fast the carousel transitions between slides.
  • Infinite Loop – Enable continuous scrolling so the carousel never stops.
  • Pause on Hover – Pause autoplay when visitors hover over the widget.

Switch to the Style tab to customize the visual appearance of the carousel. The following sections are available:

  • Wrapper – Adjust the padding, margin, border, and background of the carousel container.
  • Items – Customize the padding, border, and background of each individual video item.
  • Icons – Style the play icon with custom colors, size, and hover effects.
  • Arrows and Dots – Customize the appearance of navigation arrows and pagination dots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about the Video Carousel widget.

Yes. Each video entry has its own Video Type setting, so you can combine sources in a single carousel.

Can I use a custom thumbnail instead of the video’s default image?

Yes. Use the Image field in each video entry to upload a custom thumbnail that displays before playback.

There’s no fixed limit. Add as many as you need and the carousel will handle them. For performance, we recommend keeping it under 20 per instance.

That’s it! You’ve successfully added and customized a Video Carousel on your WordPress site using the aThemes Addons plugin.

Next, would you like to display videos in a grid layout instead? Check out our guide on Using the Video Gallery Widget to learn more.

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