Free
Fit check
Great for
Creative Studios
Designers
Artists
Know before you buy
- Squarespace 7.1 only.
- Upload your GIF through Custom CSS > Manage Files and paste its URL in place of the placeholder in the code.
- Keep a copy of your Custom CSS before adding new snippets.
Version7.1
SetupEasy
Overview
Animated GIF Header Text is a free CSS plugin from Ghost Plugins for Squarespace 7.1. Use it to fill in any header text with an animated GIF instead of solid colour. It changes how an element moves or reacts on hover with a short snippet pasted into Custom CSS, so there is no script to load and nothing to sign up for.
What you get
- A copy and paste CSS snippet for Squarespace's Custom CSS panel
- Settings you can adjust in the code: gif file
- Ghost recommends Fluid Engine for this one.
- You apply it by making Heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; Ghost's notes explain how to switch it to Heading 2, 3 or 4.
- Free use on unlimited personal and client sites under Ghost's licence
Who it suits
Creative and personal brand sites that want a small bit of movement or a playful hover effect.
Honest limits
- Built for Squarespace 7.1; Ghost does not list 7.0 support.
- Upload your GIF through Custom CSS > Manage Files and paste its URL in place of the placeholder in the code.
- It targets Squarespace's own class names, so a future platform update could change how it looks. Re-check it if something shifts.
- Free plugins are provided as is; there is no paid support plan attached to them.
How it is delivered
Open the plugin page on Ghost Plugins, copy the CSS and paste it into Custom CSS in your Squarespace site, then save. There is no download, account or checkout. Ghost's licence allows free plugins on unlimited personal and commercial projects, but they cannot be resold, redistributed or bundled into products you sell.
Related guide: Free Squarespace plugins and the Squarespace plugins hub.
Animated GIF Header Text is a free CSS plugin from Ghost Plugins for Squarespace 7.1. Use it to fill in any header text with an animated GIF instead of solid colour. It changes how an element moves or reacts on hover with a short snippet pasted into Custom CSS, so there is no script to load and nothing to sign up for.
What you get: a copy and paste CSS snippet for Squarespace's Custom CSS panel; settings you can adjust in the code: gif file; Ghost recommends Fluid Engine for this one; you apply it by making Heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; Ghost's notes explain how to switch it to Heading 2, 3 or 4; free use on unlimited personal and client sites under Ghost's licence.
Who it suits: Creative and personal brand sites that want a small bit of movement or a playful hover effect.
Honest limits: Built for Squarespace 7.1; Ghost does not list 7.0 support. Upload your GIF through Custom CSS > Manage Files and paste its URL in place of the placeholder in the code. It targets Squarespace's own class names, so a future platform update could change how it looks. Re-check it if something shifts. Free plugins are provided as is; there is no paid support plan attached to them.
How it is delivered: copy the CSS from the Ghost Plugins page into Custom CSS and save. It is free, with Ghost's licence covering unlimited personal and client sites but not resale.
What you get: a copy and paste CSS snippet for Squarespace's Custom CSS panel; settings you can adjust in the code: gif file; Ghost recommends Fluid Engine for this one; you apply it by making Heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; Ghost's notes explain how to switch it to Heading 2, 3 or 4; free use on unlimited personal and client sites under Ghost's licence.
Who it suits: Creative and personal brand sites that want a small bit of movement or a playful hover effect.
Honest limits: Built for Squarespace 7.1; Ghost does not list 7.0 support. Upload your GIF through Custom CSS > Manage Files and paste its URL in place of the placeholder in the code. It targets Squarespace's own class names, so a future platform update could change how it looks. Re-check it if something shifts. Free plugins are provided as is; there is no paid support plan attached to them.
How it is delivered: copy the CSS from the Ghost Plugins page into Custom CSS and save. It is free, with Ghost's licence covering unlimited personal and client sites but not resale.
What it does
- Fill in any header text with an animated GIF instead of solid colour
- Ghost recommends Fluid Engine for this one
- You apply it by making Heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; Ghost's notes explain how to switch it to Heading 2, 3 or 4
Full specifications
Specifications
Squarespace Version
7.1
What it does
Fill in any header text with an animated gif instead of solid colour
Ghost recommends fluid engine for this one
You apply it by making heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; ghost's notes explain how to switch it to heading 2, 3 or 4
Ghost recommends fluid engine for this one
You apply it by making heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; ghost's notes explain how to switch it to heading 2, 3 or 4
Key Features
Free css plugin for squarespace 7.1
Pasted into custom css, no javascript
1 adjustable setting in the code
Unlimited personal and client use under ghost's licence
Pasted into custom css, no javascript
1 adjustable setting in the code
Unlimited personal and client use under ghost's licence
Best for
Creative studios
Designers
Artists
Designers
Artists
Setup Difficulty
Easy
Considerations
Squarespace 7.1 only.
Upload your gif through custom css > manage files and paste its url in place of the placeholder in the code.
Keep a copy of your custom css before adding new snippets.
Upload your gif through custom css > manage files and paste its url in place of the placeholder in the code.
Keep a copy of your custom css before adding new snippets.
FAQs
FAQs
What does Animated GIF Header Text do?
It lets you fill in any header text with an animated GIF instead of solid colour. It is a free CSS plugin from Ghost Plugins for Squarespace 7.1.
Is it free?
Yes. It sits in Ghost Plugins' free plugin library, and Ghost's licence lets you use free plugins on unlimited personal and client sites. You cannot resell or redistribute the code.
How do I install it?
Copy the CSS from the Ghost Plugins page and paste it into your site's Custom CSS panel, then save. There is no JavaScript and nothing to add to Code Injection.
What can I change?
The code exposes these settings: gif file. You edit the values directly in the CSS.
Does it work on Squarespace 7.0?
Ghost lists it for Squarespace 7.1 only, so do not expect it to work on a 7.0 template.
Anything to know before I add it?
Ghost recommends Fluid Engine for this one. You apply it by making Heading 1 text bold and italic in a text block; Ghost's notes explain how to switch it to Heading 2, 3 or 4.