--- title: How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  description: This guide walks you through setting up MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer from start to finish—installing the plugin, running a widget usage scan to find used vs u url: https://miracuves.com/blog/mcx-elementor-editor-optimizer-guide date_modified: 2026-05-05 author: Aditya Bhimrajka language: en_US --- This guide walks you through setting up **MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer** from start to finish—installing the plugin, running a widget usage scan to**[find used vs unused Elementor widgets](https://miracuves.com/blog/scan-used-vs-unused-elementor-widget/)**, disabling unused widgets without breaking layouts, and configuring memory and performance optimizations for a faster editor experience. You can also start with [**Main overview and benefits**](https://miracuves.com/blog/elementor-editor-slow-fix/)for a quick snapshot of what you’ll achieve. Repo: [https://github.com/miracuves/MCX-Elementor-Editor-Optimizer](https://github.com/miracuves/MCX-Elementor-Editor-Optimizer)  ## Before you start (recommended) - Take a quick backup (or at least note your current setup). - If you’re working on a live site, test changes on a staging site when possible.  - The safest approach is: **Scan → Review → Disable in small batches → Test a few key pages**.  - Before starting the setup, download the **[Miracuves Editor Optimizer plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/miracuves-editor-optimizer/)** so you can follow the installation steps smoothly. ## 1) Install the plugin **Option A: Install via ZIP (WordPress Admin)**  1. Download the plugin ZIP from GitHub (Code → Download ZIP) or your release file.  1. Go to **WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**  1. Upload ZIP → **Install Now** → **Activate**  **Option B: Install manually (FTP/File Manager)**  1. Extract the plugin folder.  1. Upload it to: wp-content/plugins/  1. Go to **Plugins** and **Activate** it.  ## 2) Open plugin settings Go to: **WordPress Admin → MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer** (or the plugin menu item)  Here you’ll typically see sections such as:  - Widget usage scan  - Widget disable controls  - Addon inventory  - Editor-focused performance options  - (Optional) Editor Firewall settings  ## 3) Run a Widget Usage Scan (most important step) 1. Click **Scan Widget Usage Now**  1. Wait for the scan to complete  1. Review the results:  1. **Used Widgets** (keep enabled)  1. **Unused Widgets** (candidates to disable)  1. Estimated improvement indicators  ![Widget Usage Analytics results dashboard showing used and unused Elementor widgets with performance insights inside WordPress.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Widget-Usage-Analytics-UsedUnusedPotential-Speed-Gain-1024x503.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  1") **Tip:** If your site has many pages, the scan may take longer. That’s normal.  ## 4) Review “Detected Addons & Widgets” This section helps you understand where the widget bloat is coming from:  - Addon packs installed (e.g., Happy Addons, Essential Addons, etc.)  - Total widgets per addon  - How many are actually used  ![Detected addons and widgets list in Elementor optimizer showing active third-party extensions inside WordPress.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Analytics-Result-Screen-1024x296.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  2") This makes it easy to decide:  - Which addon packs are worth keeping  - Which addon widgets can be disabled first  ## 5) Disable unused widgets (safe method) **Recommended approach**  The safest way to reduce Elementor bloat is to start with **unused third-party addon widgets first** (instead of core Elementor widgets). This lowers the risk of breaking layouts while still cutting down unnecessary CSS/JS. This is exactly what we’ll do in the **[Disable unused widgets safely](https://miracuves.com/blog/disable-unused-elementor-widgets-safely/)** step. Steps:  1. Open the **Disable Widgets** section  1. Select widgets marked as unused (often highlighted/red)  1. Disable in **small batches** (e.g., 20–50 at a time)  1. Re-open Elementor on:  1. Home page  1. A heavy page (many sections)  1. One or two key landing pages  ![Elementor disable widgets list showing unused widgets marked in red inside the WordPress dashboard.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Disable-Widgets-List-UnusedRed-marked-items-1024x451.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  3") **Auto-Disable (if available)**  If the plugin provides an **Auto-disable unused widgets** option:  - Use it only after you review the scan once  - Still test 2–3 key pages immediately after  ![Auto-disable action button in Elementor optimizer used to automatically turn off unused widgets in WordPress.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1024x192.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  4") ## 6) Use “Edit Mode” vs “Build Mode” (recommended workflow) A practical workflow for teams:  **Build Mode (Full Access)**  Use when you are:  - Creating new layouts  - Trying new widgets  - Building new sections  **Edit Mode (Optimized)**  Use when you are:  - Doing quick text/image edits  - Editing stable pages  - Working on heavy pages that lag  This helps keep Elementor lighter during routine updates.  ![Elementor launch screen showing Build vs Edit options when starting a new page in WordPress.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Launch-Screen-Build-vs-Edit-Mode-1024x520.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  5") ## 7) Configure editor performance options (stability + speed) In Settings you may find options such as:  **Editor Memory Limit (recommended for heavy pages)**  If Elementor editor crashes, shows white screen, or fails on large pages:  - Increase **Editor Memory Limit** (example: 512MB / 1024MB depending on server)  ![Elementor memory and performance optimization settings in WordPress.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Settings-MemoryOptimizations.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  6") **Other editor optimization toggles**  Depending on your setup, you may see optional toggles related to:  - editor resource loading  - fonts/assets optimizations  - general admin-side performance options  Enable only what you need and test quickly after changes.  ## 8) Editor Firewall (advanced, optional) If you use the **Editor Firewall** feature:  - The idea is to prevent unnecessary plugins from loading **only during the Elementor editor session**  - This can reduce overhead from heavy plugins that are not needed while editing  **Recommended usage:**  - Never block Elementor / Elementor Pro  - Start with non-essential plugins (analytics UI, dashboard widgets, etc.)  - Test editor launch after enabling firewall rules  ![Elementor Editor Firewall settings panel in WordPress.](https://miracuves.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Editor-Firewall-Screen-1024x214.webp "How to Use MCX Elementor Editor Optimizer (Step-by-Step)  7") ## 9) Troubleshooting **Elementor editor still slow?**  - Run scan again  - Disable a few more unused addon widgets  - Check if a specific addon pack contributes hundreds of widgets  - Try editor-only memory limit if the page is extremely heavy  **A widget disappeared in the editor**  - It may have been disabled but used somewhere  - Re-enable that widget and re-test  **Scan results seem incomplete**  - Ensure your important pages were included  - Run the scan again after clearing caches (if any)  ## 10) Best Practices (for agencies & teams) - Scan once when you inherit a site  - Disable unused addon widgets in small batches  - Use Edit Mode for routine edits  - Re-scan monthly (or after installing new addons)  **Download / Contribute**  GitHub: [https://github.com/miracuves/MCX-Elementor-Editor-Optimizer](https://github.com/miracuves/MCX-Elementor-Editor-Optimizer)  If you find an issue or want a new feature, please open a GitHub Issue or submit a PR.  Next Read : **[Fix heavy pages and crashes](https://miracuves.com/blog/elementor-heavy-pages-not-opening-fix/)** .miracuves-short-cta-2025 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a70d2a 0%, #7b081f 55%, #a70d2a 100%); 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