Backstretch 2.4 is a Joomla package for full-bleed fading background slideshows. It includes a site module for page-level use and a system plugin for site-wide backgrounds.

Version 2.4 rebuilds both extensions on services, namespaces, and Web Asset Manager assets for Joomla 4, 5, and 6.

Highlights

• Folder or individual image sources
• Target body or custom CSS selectors
• Fade and slide duration controls
• Sequence or random order
• Module and system plugin in one package
• Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 compatible

Requirements

• Joomla 4, 5, or 6
• PHP 8.1 or later recommended

Install

1. Download pkg_backstretch_2.4.0.zip.
2. Open System > Install > Extensions.
3. Upload and install the package.
4. Create a Backstretch module and/or enable System - Backstretch.
5. Clear Joomla and browser cache.

• Sort Images: Sequence A-Z, Sequence Z-A, or Random
• Image Source: From Folder or Slides
• Image Folder Path: relative path such as images/backstretch/
• Slides: repeatable media manager images
• Target Elements: body, .classname, #idName, comma-separated
• Fade Duration (ms) and Slide Duration (ms)

Assign the module to the menu items where the background should appear.

• Image Order: Random or Sequence
• Sort Direction: Ascending or Descending when Sequence is selected
• Image Source: Folder or Individual Image Paths
• Image Folder Path or comma-separated Image Paths
• Target Elements
• Fade Duration (ms) and Slide Duration (ms)

Enable the plugin under System > Plugins when you want a shared background across the site.

Module

• Sort Images
• Image Source
• Image Folder Path / Slides
• Target Elements
• Fade Duration
• Slide Duration
• Module Class Suffix

System Plugin

• Image Order
• Sort Direction
• Image Source
• Folder / Image Paths
• Target Elements
• Fade Duration
• Slide Duration

• Which Joomla versions are supported?

  • Joomla 4, 5, and 6. PHP 8.1 or later is recommended.

• Module or plugin?

  • Use the module for selected pages. Enable the plugin for a site-wide background.

• Which image types work?

  • JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP from a folder source.

• Where can I get help?

  • Visit support.joomlax.com.