You spend hours designing the perfect navigation bar. The logo is crisp, the menu is clean, and the “Buy Now” button pops. You hit publish. It looks great on the homepage.
Then you click on a blog post.
Poof. The header is gone. Or worse, it’s been replaced by a generic, ugly header from your WordPress theme.
It’s annoying, but don’t panic. This is one of the most common issues in Elementor, and honestly, it’s usually just a setting that got overlooked. You don’t need to know code to fix it. You just need to know which toggle to click.
Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your header to show up exactly where you want it.
How to Fix Elementor Header Not Showing
Before we start clicking around, here is why this usually happens:
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Display Conditions: You didn’t tell Elementor where to show the header.
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Page Layout: The specific page is set to “Canvas” mode.
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Theme Conflicts: Your theme is fighting for control.
Let’s check them one by one.
Step 1: Check Your Display Conditions (Most Likely)
This fixes the problem 90% of the time. When you build a header in the Elementor Theme Builder, it doesn’t automatically apply to every page. You have to tell it to.
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Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
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Navigate to Templates > Theme Builder.
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Click on the Header tab on the left.
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Find your active header template and click Edit Conditions.
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The Fix: Make sure you have an “Include” condition set to Entire Site.
If you only want it on specific pages, ensure you haven’t accidentally set an “Exclude” rule for the pages where it’s missing. For example, if you see “Exclude: Singular,” that will hide the header on all blog posts and pages. Delete that rule, save, and check your site.
Step 2: Check the “Page Layout” Setting
If your header is showing on the homepage but missing on a specific landing page, the issue is likely the Page Layout setting on that specific page.
Elementor has a layout called “Elementor Canvas.” This layout is designed for landing pages where you want zero distractions. It strips away the header and footer completely.
How to fix it:
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Open the specific page where the header is missing in the Elementor Editor.
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Click the Gear Icon (Settings) in the bottom left corner.
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Look for Page Layout.
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If it says “Elementor Canvas,” change it to “Elementor Full Width” or “Theme.”
“Elementor Full Width” keeps your header and footer but lets you edit the middle content. “Canvas” kills everything.
Step 3: Regenerate CSS & Data
Sometimes Elementor just gets “stuck.” It thinks the old settings are still active. If your settings look right but the header is still invisible, try this “turn it off and on again” trick.
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Go to Elementor > Tools in your WordPress dashboard.
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Click the Regenerate Files & Data button.
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Click Sync Library.
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Save changes.
Now, clear your browser cache (or open an Incognito window) and check the page again.
Step 4: The Theme Conflict
If you are using a heavy WordPress theme (like a multipurpose theme with its own header builder), it might be overriding Elementor.
The Elementor Header Builder works best with lightweight themes like Hello Elementor or Astra. If your theme has a setting called “Disable Header” or “Custom Header,” make sure it is turned off for the pages giving you trouble.
Need More Control? Try Elementor Pro
If you are struggling to build headers using free add-ons or clunky theme settings, it’s time to upgrade. The native Theme Builder in Elementor Pro is seamless. It lets you create multiple headers (e.g., a transparent one for the home page, a solid one for blog posts) and manage them all visually without code.
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FAQs: Elementor Header Issues
Why do I see two headers on my site?
This happens when you haven’t disabled your theme’s default header. If you are using Elementor Pro to build a header, the theme should automatically hide its own. If not, check your theme’s “Customizer” settings and disable the header there, or switch to the “Hello Elementor” theme.
Can I have a different header for mobile users?
Yes. In Elementor Pro, you can create a completely different section for your mobile menu. Use the Responsive settings (Advanced tab > Responsive) to “Hide on Desktop” for the mobile menu, and “Hide on Mobile” for the desktop menu.
Why is my header transparent on some pages?
This is usually an overlap issue. If your header section has a negative margin (to make it sit on top of a hero image), it might look broken on pages that don’t have a hero image. You may need to create a separate header template for your standard pages with a solid background color.
Conclusion
A missing header makes your site look broken and leaves users stranded without a menu. Thankfully, it’s rarely a bug. It’s almost always a Display Condition or a Page Layout setting.
Check those two things first. Once you fix it, your site will look professional again, and your users will actually be able to navigate your content.
Now, go fix that menu.
