Module
News and Ticker

Vertical Ticker

Vertical Animated Ticker 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.
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  • 5.0See the reviews
  • v2.2· Updated 9 days ago
  • 3.9K+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 Vertical Ticker do for you?

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

A Modern News Ticker in Minutes

Five Looks

A Modern News Ticker in Minutes

  • Switch between Modern, Minimal, Dark, Soft and Contrast styles without touching CSS. Set every color from the admin.
Step or Smooth Scroll

Two Motions

Step or Smooth Scroll

  • Pause between items, or scroll continuously. Control timing, speed and direction.
Articles or Hand-Picked Items

Your Content

Articles or Hand-Picked Items

  • Pull articles by category with intro images, or build your own rows. Add titles, text, links, dates and images.
A Header Label and Easy Controls

Classic Ticker

A Header Label and Easy Controls

  • Add a header label for a classic news look. Put controls in the header, footer or over the ticker.
Swipe or Tap Through Items

Touch and Keyboard

Swipe or Tap Through Items

  • Visitors can flick through items on phones and tablets. Keyboard users can pause and step through too.
Thumbnails That Draw the Eye

Visual Headlines

Thumbnails That Draw the Eye

  • Show intro images or add your own. Choose square, round or wide thumbnails at any size.
Show Exactly What You Want

Editorial Control

Show Exactly What You Want

  • Turn the title, intro, date, category, author and read more on or off. Format dates your way.
Links That Open Your Way

Link Control

Links That Open Your Way

  • Choose how ticker links open. Add nofollow for outbound or promo links when you need it.
Pauses When Visitors Read

Easy Reading

Pauses When Visitors Read

  • Motion stops on hover and resumes smoothly. It also respects reduced-motion settings.
Built for Joomla 4, 5 and 6

Future-Proof

Built for Joomla 4, 5 and 6

  • A modern Joomla structure with lightweight CSS and JavaScript. No jQuery required.

Changelog

What's new

7 releases since version 1.5. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

    • Runs on Joomla 5 and Joomla 6 with the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin disabled.
    • Article lists use the application identity and the database service.

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Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Vertical 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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Reviews

What our users say

5.0

Average from 8 reviews on the Joomla Extension Directory

  • Brilliant module. Worked out of the box, easy to understand and simple to use. An initial problem with the responsive view was solved within minutes of my request for support. Another cracking module from Infyways :-)

    Ian Norton Joomla Extension Directory

  • 我为我们学校的网站寻找一个垂直滚动模块，这个扩展完美满足了需求！安装非常简单，界面直观，而且可以轻松调整样式以匹配我们的设计。我有一个关于速度控制的问题，支持团队在两小时内就回复了我的邮件并解决了问题。非常推荐这个模块给需要展示最新消息的教育网站！

    Sophia Chen JoomlaX

  • This extension was everything I was looking for, it provides a ideal news style scroll. It was extremly easy to install and customise it fit my needs. I did have one or two small problems, I wanted a continuous scroll which I intially could seem to make happen, I contact the support team and they where fantastic! prompt responses with fast result and before I knew it I had exactly what I wanted. the small for fee is very justifiable for this extension and is worth it just for the support you recieve. Great All Round. thank you

    Rebecca Joomla Extension Directory

  • J'utilise ce module pour afficher les dernières actualités sur le site web de notre association. L'installation a été rapide et la configuration très intuitive. Le défilement vertical est fluide et attire parfaitement l'attention des visiteurs. Le support technique a répondu à mes questions en français en moins de 24h. Un excellent rapport qualité-prix pour un module aussi performant!

    Pierre Dubois JoomlaX

  • I needed a simple scroller for a school website's news items. I tried a couple of other (non-commercial) modules but had very limited success. This module did the trick perfectly. Although I could not get it to scroll initially, the support from the developer was truly outstanding and they sorted out the issues which were to do with the site rather than the module. These guys are superb.

    David Fowkes Joomla Extension Directory

  • This extension is very very good. I had a little problem after installing the extension. I contacted the support and my problem was solved after 50 minutes. Very good.

    Felix Reiser Joomla Extension Directory

  • Szukałam sposobu na wyświetlanie aktualności na stronie naszej lokalnej gazety i to rozszerzenie jest dokładnie tym, czego potrzebowałam! Instalacja zajęła dosłownie minutę, a konfiguracja była intuicyjna. Przewijanie działa płynnie i przyciąga uwagę czytelników. Wsparcie techniczne odpowiedziało na moje pytania po polsku tego samego dnia. Stosunek jakości do ceny jest rewelacyjny!

    Anna Kowalska JoomlaX

  • Bought the module, and installed it. Just what I needed. Had a problem which I did not understand and contacted support. Support logged onto site and fixed my issue. This is fantastic and very helpfull support. Keep up the good work

    Eddie Joomla Extension Directory

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FAQ

Questions about Vertical Ticker

Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.

What is Vertical Animated Ticker 2.1?

It is a Joomla module for a modern vertical news ticker — articles or custom items, step or continuous scroll, themes, and visitor controls.

It uses vanilla CSS/JS (no jQuery).

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 ticker module?

Go to Content → Site Modules → New and choose Vertical Animated Ticker.

Pick a position, assign menu items, publish, and save.

What is the difference between Step and Continuous Scroll?

Step pauses between each item.

Continuous Scroll moves smoothly until pause on hover or the play button.

Can I use custom headlines instead of articles?

Yes. Set Content Source to Custom Items.

Add rows in the subform with title, text, link, date, category, author, and image.

How do I show intro images?

Enable Show Intro Image.

For articles, set an intro image on each article. For custom items, pick an image in the subform, then choose size and shape.

Which themes are available?

Modern, Minimal, Dark, Soft, and Contrast.

Combine a theme with your accent and colour fields to match your brand.

How do visitor controls work?

Enable Show Controls for play / pause, previous, and next.

Place them in the header, footer, or overlay. Touch swipe and keyboard (Space / arrows) can also be enabled.

Can I show a “Breaking” or “Latest” label?

Yes. Turn on Show Header Label and enter your text.

Why are my article links not SEF?

Joomla needs a menu Itemid for clean URLs.

Create a published (even hidden) category blog menu item for that category so routing can resolve.

Can ticker 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. Layouts adapt on phones and tablets.

Swipe is available for touch devices.

Can I add custom CSS?

Yes. Use the Extra CSS field or a Module Class Suffix.

The ticker shows “No items found”. What should I check?

Articles: confirm categories have published articles and Count is greater than zero.

Custom: add at least one subform row with a title or text, then clear cache.

Step mode does not rotate. Why?

If Visible Items is greater than or equal to the number of rows, there is nothing to step.

Lower Visible Items or add more articles.

Does it still need jQuery?

No. Version 2.1 is fully vanilla JavaScript and CSS.

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