Elementor is one of the most popular page builders in WordPress, but it’s not without its shortcomings. One common issue users face is the Elementor social icon color not changing, especially when used on dark or colored backgrounds.
You’ve selected your desired icon color in the Style tab, yet nothing changes, the icons stubbornly remain black or sometimes even appear invisible. This blog post shows you exactly why it happens and the CSS fix that permanently solves the Elementor social icon color issue.
Understanding the Elementor Social Icon Color Issue
The issue occurs when:
- You change the social icon color in Elementor’s style settings
- The icons appear correctly in the editor (with your chosen color)
- But on the live site, they remain black or don’t show up against non-white backgrounds
This happens because Elementor’s social icons use SVG files, which sometimes retain their original color attributes despite your style changes. The problem becomes noticeable when:
- Your section has a dark background
- You’re using a custom color scheme
- You’ve updated Elementor or your theme recently
How to Fix Elementor Social Icon Color Not Changing
After encountering this issue multiple times myself, I developed a reliable solution using custom CSS. Here’s how to implement it:
Step-by-Step Guide – Elementor Social Icon Color Fix
Here’s how I permanently fixed this issue on multiple Elementor-powered websites:
Step 1: Go to Your WordPress Customizer
- From your WordPress dashboard, go to: Appearance → Customize
Step 2: Go to Additional Css
- Select “Additional CSS” from the left-hand menu
Step 3: Paste the Following CSS Code
/* Force ALL social icons to be white */ .elementor-social-icons-wrapper .elementor-social-icon svg { fill: white !important; }Note: You can change white to any color of your choice (e.g., #9acd32 for lime green).
Step 4: Publish Changes
- Click the “Publish” button to save your changes.
- Refresh your website — the social icons will now appear in the color you defined, even on dark backgrounds!
Bonus: Target Specific Social Icons (Optional)
If you only want to style specific platforms (e.g., only Facebook or Instagram), you can target them like this:
/* Example: Change only Facebook icon to red */ .elementor-social-icon-facebook svg { fill: red !important; }Why This Fix Works
Elementor uses SVG icons for its social widgets. Unlike font icons (like FontAwesome), SVGs require the fill property to control color. Unfortunately, Elementor’s default styles sometimes don’t apply the fill correctly — especially if your theme or a plugin overrides global styles.
By explicitly defining fill in the CSS and using !important, we force the color to apply correctly, regardless of theme conflicts.
Best Practices for Social Icons in Elementor
To avoid similar issues in the future:
- Use consistent icon sets throughout your site
- Test on multiple backgrounds during development
- Clear your cache after making style changes
- Keep Elementor updated to benefit from bug fixes
Final Thoughts
The Elementor social icon color issue is frustrating, especially when it breaks your site design. Fortunately, a simple CSS tweak can resolve it in seconds.
If you’re building client websites or managing your own brand, don’t let a small issue like this affect your design consistency. Apply the CSS fix and ensure your icons look great across all devices and backgrounds.
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Have You Faced This Issue Too?
Leave a comment below if this fix worked for you — or if you’ve found alternative solutions. Sharing your experience helps others in the Elementor community!
