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Sticky Footer Menu
Sticky Footer Menu Module for Joomla
- Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C pluginRuns on Joomla 5 and 6 without the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin, so you can keep it switched off.
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
- 5.0See the reviews
- v2.9.3· Updated 11 days ago
- 5.0K+downloads
- PHP 8.1+
- Instant accessReady to install right after checkout
- One-click updatesNew releases install from the Joomla administrator
- Lifetime optionPay once and keep future releases
- 30-day money-back guaranteeConditions apply, see our refund policy
Features
What can Sticky Footer Menu do for you?
Twelve feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
Your Layout
Icons, Text or Both
- Show icons with labels for a native app feel. Or go icons-only or text-only.
Easy Links
Pick Menu Items in a Click
- Choose existing menu items and names and links fill in automatically. Add custom links for external or special pages.
Icon Picker
Find the Perfect Icon Fast
- Search hundreds of Font Awesome icons and preview your pick instantly.
Device Control
Show It Only Where It Helps
- Turn the menu on or off for desktop, tablet and mobile separately. Spacing and sizing adapt to each screen.
Full Styling
Style Every Detail
- Set text, hover, active and background colors to match your brand. Adjust width, spacing, corners and shadows.
Smooth Feel
Interactions That Feel Premium
- Smooth hover and active transitions add polish. A ripple effect on tap gives instant feedback.
Social Links
Add Your Social Profiles
- Add as many social icons as you want with custom colors. Turn each one on or off individually.
Flexible Width
Full-Width or Container Width
- Stretch the background edge to edge or match your content width. Menu items stay neatly centered.
Smart Navigation
Visitors Always Know Where They Are
- The current page's menu item is highlighted automatically. Choose your own active color.
Future-Proof
Built for Modern Joomla
- Built for Joomla 4, 5 and 6 using current APIs and coding standards. Ready for the long haul.
Extra Control
Add Your Own Touches
- Add custom CSS for any styling you need. Insert HTML or text before and after the menu items.
Changelog
What's new
13 releases since version 1.8. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Runs on Joomla 5 and Joomla 6 with the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin disabled.
- The icon picker uses the Bootstrap modal.
- Fixed first-paint flash: inline fixed positioning from the first paint, then immediate mount to document.body
- Fixed install manifest so only the module entry file carries the module attribute
- Added Mobile Display option: App Style or Burger Menu below a configurable breakpoint
- Added burger toggle, expandable panel, Escape/outside-click close, and spacer height sync
- Added page spacer option so page content is not covered by the sticky bar
- Added Z-Index parameter for stacking control
- Improved responsive scrolling for App and Horizontal layouts
- Frontend behaviour is native JavaScript (no jQuery required on the site)
- Template isolation so Helix, Bootstrap, and custom.css global link rules cannot override menu colours or underline styles
- Scoped theme and link selectors under .jx-sticky-footer with higher specificity
- Dynamic colours apply through #jx-sticky-{id} for :link, :visited, :hover, and :focus
- Bumped frontend CSS and JavaScript assets to 2.9.2
- Fixed issue with title getting stripped
- Enhanced Performance & Security
- Improved HTML escaping and security
- Full Joomla 4, 5 & 6 Compatibility
- Modern WebAssetManager Support
- 12 Professional Themes: Dark, Light, Colorful, Gradient, Glass Morphism, Minimal, Neon Glow, Ocean Breeze, Sunset, Matte Gray, Pastel Dream, Cyber Dark, and Custom
- Multiple Layout Styles: Mobile App Style (Icons + Text), Compact (Icons Only), Horizontal (Text Only), and Mixed
- Device Visibility Controls: Show/hide separately for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile devices
- Smart Menu Item Selection: Choose between Custom URL or Joomla Menu Item with modal picker
- Automatic Menu Name Fetching: Menu item names automatically fetched when selecting Joomla menu items
- Font Awesome Icon Picker: Modal icon picker with instant search functionality
- Stretch Background Option: Choose between full-width stretched background or container-matched width
- Advanced Color Controls: Menu text color, hover color, active color, and custom theme colors
- Premium Animations: Micro animations and Material Design ripple effects
- Shadow Controls: Light, Medium, and Heavy shadow intensity options
- Active State Management: Automatic detection and highlighting of current page menu item
- Enhanced Social Media Integration: Smart icon prefix detection (fab/fa) and individual enable/disable controls
- Improved Layout Controls: Menu width, alignment (5 options), spacing, padding, and border radius
- Improved Type Safety
- Better Error Handling
- Modern Code Standards
- Enhanced Accessibility
- Reorganized module parameters into clear tabs
- Improved labels and descriptions for all settings
- Modern JavaScript implementation with IIFE
- Better code organization and structure
- Responsive design with iOS safe area support
- Print styles (menu hidden when printing)
- Removed JVERSION checks (always uses modern methods)
- Supports Joomla 5 without Backward Compatiblity Plugin
- Option to unpublish social icon.
- Menu Alignement Option in Styling Tab : Align menu to left, center or right of the screen.
Show 7 older releases
- Fixed CSS issue with the module.
- Option to mention width of the module in both % or px
- Supports Joomla 4
- Fixed Menu hover color issue.
- Option to change the size of the social icons
- Uses Joomla subform (Keep a backup of the menu and social media fields before updating from old version to 2.1)
- Option to set fontawesome icons for each menu item
- Option to set target for each menu item
- Option to set unlimited social menu icons with links and color
- Option to enable or disable shadow for the sticky menu
- Option to stretch the menu to full width
- Supports PHP version 8.1
- Add text/HTML at the beginning or the end of the footer
- Add upto 5 fontawesome social icons and link them to the website.
- Option to change the font size and color
- Joomla Update system integrated
- Fixed CSS issue for Home Icon
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Sticky Footer Menu, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
- Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
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FAQ
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What does the Sticky Footer Menu module do?
The Sticky Footer Menu module adds a persistent, customizable navigation menu at the bottom of your Joomla site.
It remains visible as users scroll, improving site navigation and accessibility.
Can I add unlimited links to the footer menu?
Yes! You can add unlimited links with custom titles and URLs.
This flexibility allows you to link to important pages, resources, or external websites easily.
Is the background color customizable?
Absolutely!
You can select a custom background color to match your site's theme and maintain brand consistency.
Can I add social media icons in the footer menu?
Yes!
The module supports Font Awesome icons, allowing you to link to your social media profiles directly from the sticky footer.
Can I customize the text style?
Yes!
You can adjust text color, size, and hover effects to create a professional and interactive footer menu.
Is the Sticky Footer Menu mobile-friendly?
Yes!
The module is fully responsive and ensures your sticky footer works seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
How easy is it to install and configure?
Very easy!
You simply download the module, unzip it, and install it via Joomla’s Extension Manager.
No coding knowledge is required.
Can I customize hover effects on the links?
Yes!
You can apply custom hover effects for link texts to improve interactivity and visual appeal.
Is cross-browser compatibility supported?
Yes!
The Sticky Footer Menu works perfectly on all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.
Can I have multiple sticky menus on different pages?
While typically one sticky footer menu is used for a clean design, you can create multiple instances and assign them to specific menu items or pages via Joomla’s module assignment settings.
Help from the people who built it
- Documentation Installation, configuration and usage guides for this extension. Read the docs →
- Support portal Open a ticket with the developers. We reply to your first request within 24 business hours. Open a ticket →
- Live demos Try this extension on a live demo before you buy. Open this demo →
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