Plugin
Popup and iframes

Pop Any Article

Plugin to popup a Joomla Article

  • Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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  • 5.0See the reviews
  • v3.2.2· Updated 17 days ago
  • 5.5K+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 Pop Any Article do for you?

Nine feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.

  • Joomla Article Integration

    Article Popup Display

    • Display Any ArticleOpen any Joomla article in a beautiful popup window using simple shortcodes. Perfect for article previews, detailed views, and engaging user experiences.
    • Multiple Trigger OptionsUse text links, images, or pill buttons (ibtn) to trigger article popups with flexible styling options.

  • Enhanced Visual Appeal

    Image Overlays & Icons

    • Customizable Image OverlaysAdd text overlays and icons to image triggers with full control over colours, opacity, font size, borders, and position (centre, top, bottom).
    • Rich Hover EffectsChoose fade, slide-up, slide-down, slide-left, slide-right, zoom, or blur overlay animations with adjustable speed.
    • Font Awesome IconsBuilt-in support for Font Awesome icons in links and overlays for better visual communication.

  • Complete Design Control

    Modern & Classic Themes

    • Modern (2026) ThemeBlur overlay, rounded panel, accent colour, configurable close button, and 2026 gradient ibtn styling — recommended for new sites.
    • Classic (Legacy) ThemeRetain the original Fancybox look with 10 background patterns and 10 close button styles.
    • Full Colour ControlControl overlay, popup background, text colours, and add custom CSS for perfect brand integration.

  • Flexible Configuration

    Animation & Dimensions

    • Modern Animation EffectsChoose from fade, zoom, slide-up, slide-down, elastic, or none — with coordinated panel and overlay transitions.
    • Smart DimensionsSet popup width and height per shortcode or use plugin defaults with Modern width/height modes.
    • Image SizingControl image trigger width, height, corner radius, and hover zoom from plugin settings or shortcode attributes.

  • Mobile-Friendly Design

    Responsive & Accessible

    • Responsive DesignPopups automatically adapt to mobile devices, tablets, and desktops for an optimal viewing experience.
    • Fit to ViewAutomatic viewport fitting ensures popups display correctly on all screen sizes.
    • Title ControlShow or hide the article title/header bar globally in plugin settings, or override per shortcode with showtitle.

  • Easy Implementation

    Editor Button & Examples

    • Editor Button PluginBuild shortcodes from the article editor with a tabbed modal, template gallery, and live preview — no manual typing required.
    • Shortcode Examples TabAccess ready-to-use examples in plugin configuration with one-click copy for links, buttons, images, galleries, hash links, and lazy load.

  • Versatile Usage

    Gallery & Lazy Loading

    • Gallery NavigationGroup popups with the same rel attribute for next/prev arrows, keyboard navigation, and mobile swipe.
    • Lazy Load ContentFetch article HTML via AJAX on first open to keep pages lighter when many popups are on one page.
    • Clearfix HelperBuilt-in {clearfix} shortcode to properly clear floats after image triggers.

  • Shareable Popups

    Hash / Deep Links

    • URL Hash SupportOpening a popup updates the browser URL (e.g. #popart-285) so visitors can bookmark or share the link.
    • Custom Hash SlugsUse hashslug for readable deep links like #welcome-popup.
    • Per-Shortcode ControlEnable or disable hash behaviour on individual triggers with hash="true" or hash="false".

  • Modern & Future-Proof

    Joomla 4/5/6 Compatible

    • Latest Joomla SupportFully compatible with Joomla 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x using modern APIs and best practices.
    • Single Install PackageOne ZIP installs and enables both the System plugin and Editor Button plugin together.
    • WebAssetManagerUses Joomla's native WebAssetManager for optimal asset loading and performance.

Changelog

What's new

14 releases since version 2.1. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

    • Classic (legacy) theme can set popup width and height again. Shortcode popwidth and popheight still win. Use auto to size the popup to the article.
    • Modern theme stacks text popup links on their own lines.
    • Popup title uses h3 in both themes, matching earlier versions.
    • Popup max height values such as 85vh are applied as a real height, not 85 pixels.

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Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Pop Any Article, 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 10 reviews on the Joomla Extension Directory

  • Works like it promises. Easy to install and use. Very quick and good support. Well documented. Could be a little bit cheaper, but hey I'm Dutch. I used this with Joomla 3.8.5.

    Luc Joomla Extension Directory

  • Does exactly what is says. Nice styled popups that contain an article of choice. Just follow the instructions and you will be up and running in no time. The code you use to add the popup is easy to understand. Had a problem with the position of the popup (most likely caused by my template). Requested support and got a solution almost immediately. Worth every penny! I use clickable images to display the popups on a website I made for a client.

    Tim Kempeneers Joomla Extension Directory

  • Very comprehensive functionality. Takes a bit of getting used to, but overall very easy. I had a bit of an issue with the module displaying on my site. The support was quick, courteous, and effective. Highly recommend. The functionality provided is well worth the price.

    Randy Carson Joomla Extension Directory

  • I am using this plugin on 8 websites and all working great. I had a problem on one website and support was back to me with help within an hour.... not only help but fix..... I highly recommend infyways!

    George Miller Joomla Extension Directory

  • The plugin is great and easy to use. However, I had an issue with an 3rd party CSS hover effect, support was awesome and solved the problem fast and easy. Even on sundays they replied really fast! I highly recommend Infyways.

    Daniel Thaler Joomla Extension Directory

  • I bought this plugin, it works very well but I needed a change to the source code. The support was amazing: I often purchase extensions for Joomla but this has been the best support I've ever received. Thank you infyways team!

    Andrea Fenili Joomla Extension Directory

  • Very comprehensive setup instructions for this plugin and if you require support, the response is fast and courteous with detailed steps to fix the problem. Highly recommend this extension.

    Denise Hodgins Joomla Extension Directory

  • A great plugin. The only problem I encountered was a overlay problem in IE with an embedded youtube video. The popup was hided behind this video. The support team picked this up very quickly and supported me with a modification of the specific article. Now it's working fine!

    Jostheboss Joomla Extension Directory

  • Quick..easy to set up...I had setup issues. The folks replied immediately and resolve the issue. Great stuff!

    Christopher Recio Joomla Extension Directory

  • The plugin is very nice and powerfull. It's easy to install and quite easy to set. I had some problems to adjust it to my website so the support help me very quickly and very well. I strongly recommend!

    Pauline CA Joomla Extension Directory

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FAQ

Questions about Pop Any Article

Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.

How can I display Joomla articles in a popup?

You can easily pop Joomla articles by linking text or images.

Just select the article you want to display and trigger the popup through your preferred method.

Can I customize the button colors for popups?

Yes! You can choose from 8 different button color options.

This helps you match the popup trigger buttons to your website’s branding perfectly.

Can I add image overlays with icons and text?

Absolutely! You can create attractive overlays using FontAwesome icons combined with text.

You can also customize overlay colors, opacity, and text settings easily.

Is the popup SEO-friendly?

Yes. You can add ALT tags to images used as triggers.

This improves your site’s SEO by making images more discoverable by search engines.

What popup background styles are available?

You can choose from 10 unique popup background styles.

Additionally, you can apply different patterns and control background opacity for better design flexibility.

Can I control the size and animation of the popups?

Yes! You can set custom popup dimensions to fit your content needs.

You can also select animation effects like Fade or Elastic and adjust the popup speed.

Is the popup system responsive?

Yes! Popups automatically adjust for mobile phones, tablets, and desktops.

This ensures a seamless user experience across all devices.

Can I create multiple popups on the same page?

Absolutely! You can create and manage unlimited popups.

Each popup can trigger different articles or content as needed.

Can I control the transition speed of the popup animations?

Yes! You have full control over transition speed.

Adjusting the speed ensures the popup feels smooth and matches your site's overall user experience.

Can I adjust the background opacity behind the popup?

Yes. You can set the background opacity to make content more readable while dimming the background.

This helps focus user attention on the popup content.

Can I choose different close button styles for the popup?

Yes! You can select from different close button designs.

Pick the one that best fits your popup style and user expectations.

Does the popup support touch gestures on mobile devices?

Yes! The popup system is fully optimized for mobile interactions.

Users can easily open, close, and navigate popups using touch gestures on smartphones and tablets.

Can I make the popup appear automatically on page load?

No, this popup system does not support automatic display on page load.

If you need popups that open automatically when the page loads, you can use our Auto Onpageload Popup extension.

Can I set a timer for when the popup should appear?

No, timer-based control for popup appearance is not available in this system.

For timed popups, we recommend using our Auto Onpageload Popup which offers advanced timer and trigger options.

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