Easy Tooltip
Easy to use Tootip Plugin for Joomla
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
- 5.0See the reviews
- v1.7.1· Updated 2 months ago
- 3.4K+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 guaranteeFull refund if it is not the right fit
Features
What can Easy Tooltip do for you?
Eight feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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Inline Help
Modern Text Tips
- Shortcode-DrivenAdd tips to any phrase with {etooltip} — no custom HTML or jQuery required.
- Clear ContextKeep articles clean while offering definitions, product notes, and glossary help on demand.
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Dark · Light · Glass · Brand
Four Tip Themes
- Ready-Made LooksChoose Dark, Light, Glass, or Brand at the plugin level or per shortcode.
- Solid PointersEvery theme uses a filled SVG pointer that stays sharp on light and dark pages.
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Anchored or Follow
Flexible Placement
- Five PositionsPlace tips above, below, left, or right of the trigger — or follow the cursor.
- Viewport AwareTips stay within the screen edges with configurable offset spacing.
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Activation Modes
Hover, Focus, Click
- Your Interaction ModelOpen tips on hover, keyboard focus, or click to match desktop and accessibility needs.
- Sticky PinningClick once to pin a tip; press Escape or click outside to dismiss.
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Tips That Navigate
Linked Triggers
- Optional URLsTurn a trigger into a link with the link attribute while keeping tip behaviour intact.
- Safe NavigationSticky click pins first; Ctrl/Cmd-click or a second click follows the URL.
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Shortcode Control
Per-Tip Overrides
- Fine-Grained OptionsOverride theme, position, animation, colour, class, and link on any individual tip.
- Site DefaultsSet global defaults in the plugin, then customise only where needed.
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Faster Authoring
Editor Insert Button
- One-Click InsertUse the Easy Tooltip editor button to drop a ready shortcode into articles.
- Less FrictionAuthors do not need to memorise attribute names or syntax.
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Vanilla JS · No jQuery
Joomla 4, 5 & 6
- Modern StackBuilt with WebAssetManager, namespaced PHP, and a lightweight vanilla JS tip panel.
- Accessible by DefaultARIA roles, keyboard focus, and reduced-motion support out of the box.
Changelog
What's new
6 releases since version 1.3. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Fixed Editor - Easy Tooltip on Joomla 5/6 article edit
- Editor button assets now resolve correctly through Web Asset Manager (paths omit js/ and css/)
- Registered insert-easy-tooltip with the Joomla Editor Buttons API as an ES module
- Editor insert modal: white header title and body padding that wins over Atum zero-padding
- Modern rebuild with vanilla JavaScript — no jQuery or TipTip dependency
- Four tip themes: Dark, Light, Glass, and Brand
- Placement options: top, bottom, left, right, and cursor follow
- Solid SVG tip pointers that stay filled and readable on light and dark pages
- Sticky click pinning with Escape and outside-click dismiss
- Per-shortcode overrides for theme, position, animation, colour, link, and class
- Animations: fade, scale, slide, or none
- Editor insert button (editors-xtd) for quick shortcode placement
- Legacy {etooltip} shortcode syntax preserved
- Joomla 4, 5, and 6 support with WebAssetManager
- Accessible triggers with ARIA roles and keyboard focus support
- Respects prefers-reduced-motion
- Package install: content plugin + editor button
- Full Joomla 4, 5 & 6 compatibility with automatic feature detection
- WebAssetManager integration for Joomla 5+ with legacy fallback for Joomla 4
- Colour customisation for tooltip background, text, trigger underline, and hover
- Shortcode examples tab with one-click copy
- Enhanced accessibility with ARIA support and keyboard navigation
- Enhanced security with input validation and sanitisation
- Full Joomla 5 compatibility with modern coding standards
- Improved accessibility features and mobile responsiveness
- Support Joomla 4
- Removed jQuery loading in body
- Simplified plugin syntax
- Option to add or remove a link from the tooltip trigger
- Additional CSS field in plugin settings
- Joomla Update Integrated
- Uses Joomla jQuery Framework
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Easy Tooltip, 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
Average from 5 reviews on the JoomlaX
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This extension is the best. I never wrote a review here before but had to express how great this extension is. There is no way that no one should have problems installing and implementing this plugin. I had 1 syntax error at first but the online chat support was there ready to help. They were knowledgeable and helpful. Big thanks and keep up the great work you are doing. I will buy more extensions from this company.
Karl JoomlaX
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Easy to install amazing module. Excellent support.
Satel Naik JoomlaX
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Easy Tooltip added a professional touch to our site. The customization options are fantastic, and the support team was incredibly responsive. Highly recommended!
Priya Desai JoomlaX
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Implementing tooltips was a breeze with this extension. It's lightweight and doesn't conflict with other scripts. Great job!
Liam O'Connor JoomlaX
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The Easy Tooltip plugin is exactly what we needed. Simple to use and very effective. The support documentation made setup quick and painless.
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FAQ
Questions about Easy Tooltip
Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.
What is Easy Tooltip used for?
Easy Tooltip adds short, contextual text tips to phrases in Joomla articles and HTML modules.
Readers hover, focus, or click a dotted underline to open the tip without leaving the page.
Which Joomla versions are supported?
Easy Tooltip 1.7 supports Joomla 4, Joomla 5, and Joomla 6.
PHP 8.0 or newer is recommended.
What is the shortcode syntax?
Use {etooltip content="Tip text"}Trigger phrase{/etooltip} in articles or custom HTML.
Optional attributes include theme, position, animation, link, color, and class.
Which tip themes are available?
Four themes are built in: Dark, Light, Glass, and Brand.
Set a site default in the plugin, or override with theme="light" (or another theme) on any shortcode.
Can I control where the tip appears?
Yes. Use position="top", bottom, left, right, or follow.
follow tracks the cursor; the other values anchor the tip to the trigger.
How do hover and click activation work?
In plugin settings, choose Hover, Focus, or Click.
Click can pin a tip open; press Escape or click outside to dismiss. Linked tips pin first, then navigate on a second click or Ctrl/Cmd-click.
Can tip triggers open a URL?
Yes. Add link="https://example.com" to the shortcode.
The tip still opens on interaction; navigation follows your activation and pin behaviour.
Do I need jQuery?
No. Version 1.7 is vanilla JavaScript and does not use jQuery or TipTip.
Assets load through Joomla’s WebAssetManager.
Why does the tip pointer look different on light themes?
Light and glass tips use a solid white SVG pointer so the tip reads clearly on pale pages.
Dark and brand tips use a solid filled pointer that matches the tip background.
Is Easy Tooltip mobile-friendly?
Yes. Tips are responsive, stay within the viewport, and work with tap/click on touch devices.
Pinned tips can be dismissed with Escape or by tapping outside.
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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