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A Modern Scrolling Marquee
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News and Ticker
Scroll Box Pro
Content Scroll 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
- v2.1· 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 Scroll Box Pro do for you?
Ten feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
Your Direction
Scroll Whichever Way You Want
- Scroll left, right, up or down. Content repeats seamlessly for a continuous marquee.
Any Content
Scroll Text, Lists or Articles
- Show a single message, a custom list, a category feed or one article. Separate items with dots, pipes or your own characters.
Visitor Control
A Label and a Pause Button
- Add a classic ticker label beside the scroll. Visitors can stop the scroll when they want.
Easy Reading
Pauses When Visitors Read
- Scrolling stops on hover. Soft edge fades give a polished finish.
Simple Settings
Speed Settings That Make Sense
- Set speed without confusing lists. Adjust spacing between repeated content.
Link Control
Links That Open Your Way
- Choose how links open. Add nofollow for outbound links when you need it.
Mobile Ready
Fits Any Layout
- The marquee fits any width automatically. Labels and spacing tighten on phones.
Easy Setup
Settings You Can Find
- Options are grouped clearly. You only see the fields that matter for your content source.
Future-Proof
Built for Modern Joomla
- A modern Joomla structure with lightweight CSS and JavaScript. No jQuery required.
Changelog
What's new
8 releases since version 1.4. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Runs on Joomla 5 and 6 with Behaviour Backward Compatibility disabled
- Article lookup uses the Joomla database service
- Access checks use the current user identity
- Full rebuild for Joomla 4, 5, and 6
- Vanilla JS seamless marquee (jx-sb) — no jQuery
- Clean fieldsets: Content, Display, Motion, Look, Advanced
- Four content sources: text, custom items, category articles, single article
- Four directions with seamless loop cloning
- Five themes: Modern, Minimal, Dark, Soft, Contrast
- Header label, play / pause, fade edges, pause on hover
- Speed in pixels per second and loop gap control
- Link target and optional nofollow
- Responsive mobile tweaks
- Modern services / dispatcher / helper architecture
- Enhanced security with proper input sanitization
- Added extraCSS parameter to Advanced settings
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6 Compatibility
- Modern PHP 8.0+ Support
- Code optimization - moved parameter retrieval to main PHP file
- WebAssetManager for asset loading
- Improved code structure and separation of concerns
- Professional code optimization following Joomla standards
- Improved security (used htmlspecialchars() for better encoding).
- Fixed Joomla 3 compatibility issues (removed joomla.form.field.radio.switcher).
- Added an option to strip extra spaces and whitespace from content.
- Improved performance and reduced load time.
- Fully compatible with Joomla 3, 4, and 5.
- Ensured modal_article field works correctly in Joomla 3 and 4/5.
- Refactored backend XML fields for better structure.
- Allowed dynamic width & height values (e.g., px, %, vh, vw, auto).
- Ensured proper asset loading for Joomla 3 (addStyleSheet()) and Joomla 4/5 (WebAssetManager).
- Removed jQuery dependency, now fully using pure JavaScript.
- Supports Joomla 5 without Backward Compatibility Plugin.
- Fixed height issue with vertical scrolling.
Show 2 older releases
- Support Joomla 4.
- Modification to module backend parameters.
- CSS Modifications.
- Joomla Updater Integrated.
- Changes to module backend.
- Uses Joomla jQuery Framework.
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Scroll Box Pro, 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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Reviews
What our users say
5.0
Average from 5 reviews on the Joomla Extension Directory
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These developers provide exceptional customer service and a really great extension. I needed a scrolling solution for the content of a single article and they provided a modified package within two hours. Amazing support and product!
Donna Rush Joomla Extension Directory
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I was looking for this extension for a long time. It’s very flexible, very useful. I like it a lot! Thank you for providing exactly what I needed.
Elian HAGE Joomla Extension Directory
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Scroll Box Pro made it so easy to highlight important announcements on my site. Installation was quick and the scrolling looks smooth across all devices.
Amit Patel JoomlaX
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Absolutely love the flexibility of Scroll Box Pro! Setting custom scroll speed and directions helped me perfectly match the style of my website.
Helena Foster JoomlaX
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Perfect extension for creating attention-grabbing news tickers. The setup was easy and it works flawlessly on Joomla 5 as well. Highly recommend it!
Diego Martins JoomlaX
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FAQ
Questions about Scroll Box Pro
Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.
What is Scroll Box Pro 2.0?
It is a Joomla marquee module for announcements, headlines, and promos.
It uses vanilla CSS/JS (no jQuery), four directions, themes, and clear backend fieldsets.
Which Joomla versions are supported?
Joomla 4, 5, and 6.
PHP 8.0 or higher is recommended.
How do I install it?
Upload the install package (the .zip inside your download) via System → Install → Extensions.
Do not unzip the install zip first.
How do I create a scroll box module?
Go to Content → Site Modules → New and choose Scroll Box Pro.
Pick a position, assign menu items, publish, and save.
What content sources are available?
Single text / HTML, Custom items list, Articles from categories, or a Single article.
How do I set scroll speed?
Use Speed (pixels per second) under Motion.
Typical values are 30–80. Higher is faster.
Which scroll directions are supported?
Left, right, up, and down.
Labels match the direction the content travels.
Which themes are available?
Modern, Minimal, Dark, Soft, and Contrast.
Combine a theme with accent and colour fields to match your brand.
Can I show a Breaking or News label?
Yes. Turn on Show Header Label and enter your text.
How do play / pause controls work?
Enable Show Play / Pause.
Visitors can lock or resume scrolling. Pause on hover is separate and optional.
Why is my vertical scroll area short?
Set a fixed Height in Look (for example 160px) when using up or down.
Can links open in a new tab?
Yes. Set Link Target to New Window.
You can also enable nofollow when needed.
Is the module responsive?
Yes. It uses max-width 100% and includes mobile layout tweaks.
It works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Can I add custom CSS?
Yes. Use the Extra CSS field or a Module Class Suffix.
The box shows “No scroll content found”. What should I check?
Confirm your content source has text, custom items, or published articles.
Then clear Joomla cache and hard-refresh the browser.
Does it still need jQuery?
No. Version 2.0 is fully vanilla JavaScript and CSS.
Can I publish multiple scroll boxes on one page?
Yes. Each module instance can use different content, direction, speed, and theme.
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 →
- Support policy What support covers, response times and how to get the fastest answer. Read the policy →
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