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Responsive News Ticker

News Ticker Module for Joomla

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  • Version 1.7 Updated 2 months ago
  • Works with Joomla 4, 5 and 6
  • PHP 8.1 or later recommended
  • Downloads 3.7K+
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Features

What can Responsive News Ticker do for you?

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

  • Placement

    Module or Fixed Bar

    • Three placementsModule position, top fixed, or bottom fixed for site-wide alerts.
    • z-index controlKeep fixed bars above headers and overlays.
  • Motion

    Modern Marquee Motion

    • Left or right scrollSeamless looping with clear speed in pixels per second.
    • Pause on hoverVisitors can finish reading without chasing text.
  • Sources

    Flexible Content

    • Articles or custom itemsCategory feeds or a curated list with links.
    • Single textQuick promo messages from the editor.
  • Visitor Friendly

    Header Label & Controls

    • Latest / Breaking badgeClassic ticker label beside the scroll area.
    • Play / PauseOne-click control for readers.
  • Look & Feel 2026

    Five Ready Themes

    • Modern, Minimal, Dark, Soft, ContrastSwitch looks without fighting CSS.
    • Brand coloursAccent, background, text, label, and hover from the backend.
  • Easy Setup

    Clean Parameters

    • Content, Display, Motion, Look, AdvancedFieldsets that make sense.
    • No font soupRemoved the confusing Google font list.
  • Polish

    Fade Edges & Separators

    • Soft edge masksA finished, saleable look out of the box.
    • Item separatorsDots, pipes, or your own character.
  • Mobile Ready

    Responsive by Default

    • Fluid widthFits any template layout.
    • Small-screen tweaksTighter label and padding on phones.
  • Traffic Ready

    Link Behaviour

    • Same or new windowChoose how ticker links open.
    • Optional nofollowWhen you need it for outbound links.
  • Future-Proof

    Joomla 4, 5 & 6

    • Modern architectureProvider, dispatcher, and helper.
    • No jQueryVersioned vanilla CSS/JS via WebAssetManager.

Changelog

What's new

2 releases since version 1.6. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

    • Placement: module position, top fixed, or bottom fixed
    • Full modernization for Joomla 4, 5, and 6
    • Vanilla JS seamless marquee (jx-rt) — no jQuery
    • Clean fieldsets: Content, Display, Motion, Look, Advanced
    • Content sources: articles, custom items, single text
    • 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
    • Responsive mobile tweaks
    • Modern services / dispatcher / helper architecture
    • Removed confusing Google font list

Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Responsive News Ticker, 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

Questions about Responsive News Ticker

Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.

What is Responsive News Ticker 1.7?

A modern horizontal news ticker for Joomla with module, top fixed, or bottom fixed placement.

Vanilla CSS/JS, 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 mod_rticker_1.7.zip via System → Install → Extensions.

What is Top Fixed vs Module position?

Module position sits in your template layout.

Top Fixed sticks to the top of the viewport on assigned pages.

Can I pin a ticker to the bottom?

Yes. Set Placement to Bottom fixed bar.

How do I set scroll speed?

Use Speed (pixels per second) under Motion.

Typical values are 30–80.

Which content sources are available?

Articles from categories, Custom items list, or Single text / HTML.

Which themes are available?

Modern, Minimal, Dark, Soft, and Contrast.

Can I show a Latest or Breaking label?

Yes. Enable Show Header Label and enter your text.

Does it still need jQuery?

No. Version 1.7 is fully vanilla JavaScript and CSS.

Is the module responsive?

Yes. It adapts on phones and tablets.

My fixed bar is behind the site header. What now?

Increase the z-index under Display.

Can links open in a new tab?

Yes. Set Link Target to New Window. Optional nofollow is available too.

Can I add custom CSS?

Yes. Use Extra CSS or a Module Class Suffix.

Can I publish multiple tickers on one page?

Yes. Each instance can use different placement, content, and theme.

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