Adding interactive visual effects is a great way to make your website feel modern and festive. One such effect is the snowfall animation, which you can easily add to your site using Elementor Addon Elements and Particles.js, without writing a single line of code!
In this tutorial, we’ll show you exactly how to add snowfall effect in Elementor step by step.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to create snowfall animation on your WordPress site.
- Use the Particles Background module of Elementor Addon Elements.
- Generate and embed custom JSON particles for snow effect using Particles.js.
Plugins Needed
To follow this tutorial, you’ll need:
- Elementor Page Builder (Free version works)
- Elementor Addon Elements plugin installed and activated
- A background image or color applied to the container (for particle visibility)
Steps to Add Snowfall Effect in Elementor
Step 1: Enable the Particle Background Module
First, make sure that the Particles Background module is enabled:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard
- Navigate to Elementor Addon Elements → Modules
- Enable the Particles Background module
Step 2: Open Elementor and Enable Particles
- Edit any page using Elementor.
- Select the container where you want the snowfall effect.
- Go to the Style tab.
- Scroll to EAE – Particle Background.
- Turn on the Enable Particles toggle.
Once you do this, a large text area will appear to add your particles JSON.
Step 3: Generate Snowfall JSON Using Particles.js
To get the snowfall animation, follow these steps:
- Visit the Particle JSON Generator.
- At the top-right corner, set the first dropdown to “snow”.
- Customize the effect if desired (size, color, density, etc.).
- Click Download Current Config button at the bottom of settings controls.
- Open the downloaded file in any text editor (like VS Code).
Step 4: Paste Snowfall JSON into Elementor
- Go back to your Elementor editor.
- In the Add Particle JSON field, paste the copied JSON code.
- Update the page.
Final Thoughts
With just a few simple steps, you can create a snowfall effect in Elementor to elevate your website’s visuals, especially during holidays or seasonal campaigns. No need for heavy plugins or custom code. Just generate the particles.js JSON, paste it in, and you’re done!
FAQs on Particle JSON in Elementor
Do I need Elementor Pro for this effect?
No. You only need the free version of Elementor along with Elementor Addon Elements.
Can I use this effect on multiple containers?
Yes, just repeat the same steps for each container you want to apply it to.
Will this affect my site’s performance?
Not significantly. The JSON-based particles are lightweight and optimized for smooth performance. Learn, how you can make your Elementor website fast & secure.
Can I use other particle effects besides snow?
Absolutely! The same technique can be used to apply other effects via the Particles.js generator. Check the demo of Particle Background to know about their effects.
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