# 3.0.4 Effects Shadow Hover issue?

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-0-4-effects-shadow-hover-issue/57123>\
**Category:** Elements\
**Created:** [July 27, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-0-4-effects-shadow-hover-issue/57123 "2026-07-27T13:20:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-0-4-effects-shadow-hover-issue/57123/1 "2026-07-27T13:20:15Z")

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@ben

In 2.4.4 it worked fine with a Container and Box Shadow on Hover in Effects but not in 3.0.4.

When I changed to Filters and Drop Shadow it works. Any suggestions?

 ![effects start](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/5/1/5145bdcecb3133ac0c30575816521589d41086ed.png)

 ![Effects end](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/e/1/e1223121e299573bd98bb1e0d4a3aec32dd2b92d.png)

 ![filters start](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/6/2/62bd8bb2aedd485a95aaaa22199e294c72b372c9.png)

 ![filters end](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/8/0/804860480a455dc8f1f4de2578ecbb8c7144d1ae.png)

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-0-4-effects-shadow-hover-issue/57123/2 "2026-07-27T15:45:37Z")

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We’ve fixed this and it’ll be available in the next build of Elements 3 😃

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**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-0-4-effects-shadow-hover-issue/57123/3 "2026-07-27T16:02:25Z")

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@ben Do you recommend Effects or Filters for Box Shadows?

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [July 27, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-0-4-effects-shadow-hover-issue/57123/4 "2026-07-27T16:07:02Z")

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I’d generally recommend using **Effects** for box shadows as this is more performant.

**Effects → Shadow** is designed for things like cards, buttons and other containers, so that’s what I’d use in most cases.

**Filters → Drop Shadow** is more useful for specific situations, such as transparent images or SVGs where you want the shadow to follow the shape of the graphic rather than the element itself.

So for most websites, I’d stick with Effects unless you have a particular reason to use a filter.