Module
Plugin
Images and Slideshow
Backstretch
Background Image Animation Extension for Joomla.
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Works with
Joomla 4
Joomla 5
Joomla 6
What can Backstretch do for you?
Built for real Joomla sites
Backstretch is a Joomla extension enabling stunning full-screen background image transitions with customizable animations, placements, and configurations.
Fade · Atmosphere · Impact
Full-Bleed Backgrounds
Fill the viewport
Stretch photos edge to edge behind your content for an immersive first impression.
Smooth crossfades
Control fade and hold times so the slideshow feels cinematic, not abrupt.
No template surgery
Publish a module or enable the plugin. Backstretch handles the background layer.
Your Image Workflow
Folder or Slides
Folder mode
Point to images/backstretch/ and every JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP is included.
Slide picker
Choose individual media manager images when you want a curated set.
Path list
The system plugin also accepts a comma-separated list of relative paths.
Page · Site · Both Available
Module or Plugin
Site module
Assign Backstretch to selected menu items for landing pages and campaigns.
System plugin
Enable once for a shared background across the whole site.
One package
Install pkg_backstretch_2.4.0.zip and choose the workflow that fits.
body · .class · #id
Flexible Targets
Whole page
Target body for a classic full-site backdrop.
Scoped containers
Aim at #wrapper, .hero, or a menu item class when only one section should animate.
Safe selectors
Version 2.4 sanitises targets before they reach the front end.
Sequence · Random · Fade
Order and Timing
Sort your way
Play A-Z, Z-A, or shuffle for a fresh look on every visit.
Millisecond control
Tune Fade Duration and Slide Duration to match brand pacing.
Campaign ready
Swap the folder or slide list when the season changes.
Services · Namespaces · WAM
Modern Joomla Stack
Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 architecture
Service providers, namespaced helpers, and Web Asset Manager scripts.
Cleaner loading
Uses Joomla jQuery and versioned Backstretch assets instead of ad-hoc head injection.
Language ready
English strings ship with the module, plugin, and package.
Portfolio · Agency · Landing
Built for Real Sites
Photography portfolios
Let the work fill the background while menus and copy stay readable.
Agency landing pages
Assign the module to a single campaign menu item.
Brand ambience
Keep a soft rotating backdrop behind long-form content.
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Backstretch — from first setup to the options that matter.
- Installation steps
- Configuration options
- Practical usage tips
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Compatible with
Joomla 4
Joomla 5
Joomla 6
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Have questions about Backstretch?
Frequently asked questions
Backstretch 2.4 supports Joomla 4, 5, and 6. PHP 8.1 or later is recommended.
It creates full-bleed fading background slideshows from a folder of images or selected slides, applied to the page body or custom CSS targets.
No. Use the module for page-specific backgrounds. Enable the system plugin when you want a shared background across the site.
Select From Folder and enter a path such as images/backstretch/, or choose Slides / Individual Image Paths and pick files from the media manager or a comma-separated list.
Yes. Set Target Elements to body, a class such as .hero, an ID such as #wrapper, or a comma-separated mix.
Yes. Fade Duration sets the crossfade in milliseconds. Slide Duration sets how long each image stays visible.
Yes. The module offers Sequence A-Z, Sequence Z-A, and Random. The plugin offers Sequence or Random with ascending or descending sort.
Photography sites, agencies, landing pages, and any Joomla project that wants a cinematic full-bleed background without editing the template.
Visit support.joomlax.com.
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