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<p><strong>ACF Repeater For Elementor</strong> bridges the gap between Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro repeater functionality and Elementor’s visual builder. This powerful plugin allows you to create dynamic, repeatable content sections without complex coding.</p>
<h3>Important! Doesn’t work with elementor widget cache feature (Need to be turned off)</h3>
<h3>🚀 Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Easy Integration</strong>: Connect ACF repeater fields directly with Elementor widgets</li>
<li><strong>Dynamic Content</strong>: Automatically populate Elementor elements with ACF repeater data</li>
<li><strong>Flexible Usage</strong>: Works with columns, sections, and individual widgets</li>
<li><strong>Legacy Compatible</strong>: Maintains backward compatibility with existing implementations</li>
<li><strong>Hide Widget on Empty Fields</strong>: Hide elements and containers based on empty ACF fields conditions</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎯 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dynamic testimonial sections</li>
<li>Portfolio galleries</li>
<li>FAQ accordions</li>
<li>Team member listings</li>
<li>Product showcases</li>
<li>Any repeatable content structure</li>
</ul>
<h3>📋 Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>Elementor (free version)</li>
<li>Elementor Pro (Optional but recommended for full features)</li>
<li>Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro</li>
</ul>
<h3>How To Use</h3>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Create ACF Repeater Field</strong>: Set up your repeater field in ACF with sub-fields</li>
<li><strong>Select the repeater</strong>: In Elementor, widget, section or ACF Repeater loop set the ACF repeater field
<ul>
<li>You will be able to select the repeater field from ‘Advanced’ settings tab in the Elementor editor</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Insert Field Placeholders</strong>: Use <code>#field_name</code> syntax within your content
<ul>
<li>Replace <code>field_name</code> with your ACF sub-field names</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Publish</strong>: The plugin automatically replaces placeholders with repeater data</li>
</ol>
<h3>Example Implementation</h3>
<p><strong>ACF Repeater Setup:</strong><br />
– Repeater name: <code>team_members</code><br />
– Sub-fields: <code>member_name</code>, <code>member_role</code>, <code>member_bio</code></p>
<p><strong>Elementor Setup:</strong><br />
– Select the field in the Advanced settings for a container: <code>team_members</code><br />
– Content: <code>#member_name</code>, <code>#member_role</code>, <code>#member_bio</code> as a Heading widget or Text Editor widget</p>
<h3>Special Features</h3>
<p><strong>Accordion/Toggle Support:</strong><br />
Add new Accordion widget to the page, set the ACF Repeater field in the widget’s advanced settings, and use the sub-field names as placeholders as described above.</p>
<p>The plugin will automatically structure these for accordion/toggle widgets.</p>
<h3>Hide Widget on Empty ACF Fields</h3>
<p>You can now hide widgets based on empty ACF fields. Follow these steps:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Select the Widget</strong>: Choose the widget you want to hide if an ACF field is empty.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Settings</strong>: Go to the ‘Advanced’ settings tab in Elementor editor.</li>
<li><strong>Hide on Empty Field</strong>: Enable the option to hide the widget if an ACF field is empty.</li>
<li><strong>Choose Field</strong>: Select the ACF field you want to check for emptiness.</li>
</ol>
<p>The widget will be hidden if the selected ACF field is empty.</p>
<h3>Legacy Usage</h3>
<p>For backward compatibility, the old class naming convention is still supported:<br />
– Setup by old class name: <code>repeater_</code> for the widget or container<br />
– Same placeholder syntax: <code>#field_name</code></p>
<h3>Supported Field Types</h3>
<ul>
<li>Text fields</li>
<li>URL fields</li>
<li>WYSIWYG Editor content</li>
<li>Accordion/Toggle content (with specific field names)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note</strong>: Currently optimized for Elementor native elements. Third-party widgets may require additional configuration.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit our <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sympl-repeater-for-acf-and-elementor/" rel="ugc">support forum</a> or contact us directly.</p>
<p><strong>Pro Tip</strong>: Always test new repeater implementations on a staging site before deploying to production!</p>
<h3>Donate</h3>
<p>Do you enjoy using ACF Repeater For Elementor? Consider supporting the development of this plugin with a donation.<br />
Your contributions help us maintain and improve the plugin for everyone.</p>
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Sympl Repeater for ACF and Elementor


Once you understand how to use it, it's wonderful!



I've made a tutorial on my French blog if you need it.


Great plugin, lack of comprehensive instructions

Seamlessly integrate ACF Repeater fields with Elementor widgets and sections for dynamic, repeatable content blocks.

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<p>⚠️ <strong>Requires Elementor Pro</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tired of ACF Repeater fields that won’t cooperate with Elementor?</strong><br />
Repeater2Template fixes that — instantly. Connect any repeater data source to any Elementor template and watch every row render exactly how you designed it. No PHP. No shortcodes. No workarounds.</p>
<p>Whether you’re working with ACF Repeater fields, a raw JSON array, or a live API endpoint — this widget loops through your data and outputs each item using your own Elementor saved template. Full design control, fully native experience.</p>
<p>🎥 <strong>See It In Action:</strong></p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CCmqQ6F3_sE?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iHULh_O-Hsk?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>💡 Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>🔌 <strong>3 data sources, one widget</strong> — ACF Repeater, JSON Array, or live data from any JSON URL / API.</li>
<li>🎨 <strong>Design freedom</strong> — pick any Elementor Pro saved template to render each row your way.</li>
<li>🗂 <strong>Flexible ACF sources</strong> — current post, any specific post by ID, or a global ACF Options Page.</li>
<li>🏷 <strong>Subfield-to-dynamic-tag mapping</strong> — keeps your templates clean, reusable, and truly dynamic.</li>
<li>🌐 <strong>Live API rendering</strong> — inject dynamic parameters into JSON URLs for real-time, context-aware content.</li>
<li>🔢 <strong>Row limit control</strong> — display only a set number of items from any data source.</li>
<li>✅ <strong>100% no-code</strong> — built entirely inside Elementor. If you can drag a widget, you can use this.</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔁 Flexible ACF Data Sources</h4>
<p>Real-world projects rarely keep all data tied to the current post. That’s why Repeater2Template supports three ACF source types:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Current Post</strong> <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> repeater data tied to the page being viewed.</li>
<li><strong>Specific Post (by ID)</strong> <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> use any post as a centralized “data hub” — reuse it across unlimited templates without duplication.</li>
<li><strong>Options Page</strong> <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> pull from any registered ACF Options Page for global content like team sections, banners, menus, or footers.</li>
</ul>
<p>Centralize once. Reuse everywhere.</p>
<h4>🌐 JSON Array & JSON URL — No ACF Needed</h4>
<p>Not an ACF user? No problem. Repeater2Template handles raw JSON just as powerfully.</p>
<p><strong>Two JSON modes:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>
<p><strong>JSON Array</strong> — paste your data directly into the widget. Instant, portable, zero setup.</p>
<p>[<br />
  { “title”: “Book A”, “author”: “Author X”, “image”: “https://example.com/book1.jpg” },<br />
  { “title”: “Book B”, “author”: “Author Y”, “image”: “https://example.com/book2.jpg” }<br />
]</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>JSON URL</strong> — fetch live data from any internal or external API endpoint.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Supports dynamic URL parameters (post ID, category, user meta, and more).</li>
<li>Perfect for product feeds, API-driven testimonials, blog lists, or user-specific content.</li>
<li>The plugin parses the response automatically and renders each object using your Elementor template.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example:</strong><br />
    https://api.example.com/books?category=fiction&user_id={{user_id}}</p>
<h4>⭐ What Builders Are Saying</h4>
<p><em>“Extremely simple and yet so powerful!”</em> — davidedev</p>
<p><em>“Saves tons of time and just works — super intuitive!”</em> — akhileshtenguriya</p>
<p><em>“This is literally a gem. All must try this.”</em> — mairaaah</p>
<p><em>“The support went the extra mile. Excellent plugin.”</em> — indyparker</p>
<p><strong>5 out of 5 stars — every single review.</strong></p>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<h4>Step 1: Design Your Item Template</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Templates <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Saved Templates <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Add New</strong>.</li>
<li>Choose <strong>Section</strong> or <strong>Container</strong>.</li>
<li>Design one item — a team card, a testimonial block, a product tile, anything.</li>
<li>Save the template.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Step 2: Drop In the Widget</h4>
<ol>
<li>Open your page in <strong>Elementor</strong>.</li>
<li>Search for <strong>Repeater2Template</strong> and drag it onto the canvas.</li>
<li>Select your data source:
<ul>
<li><code>ACF Repeater</code> — pick your field by key or name.</li>
<li><code>JSON URL / Array</code> — paste your JSON or enter a URL.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h4>Step 3: Connect & Done</h4>
<p>Select the Elementor template from Step 1. The widget loops through every item and renders each one using your template — automatically.</p>
<p><strong>No PHP. No shortcodes. No headaches.</strong></p>


Repeater2Template Widget for ACF Repeater and Elementor

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