Free
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Great for
Creative Studios
Designers
Artists
Know before you buy
- Squarespace 7.1 only.
- Keep a copy of your Custom CSS before adding new snippets.
Version7.1
SetupEasy
Overview
Flip Over Social Icons (Site Header) is a free CSS plugin from Ghost Plugins for Squarespace 7.1. Use it to add a flip over effect when hovering over the site header social icons. 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: transition speed
- 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.
- 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.
Flip Over Social Icons (Site Header) is a free CSS plugin from Ghost Plugins for Squarespace 7.1. Use it to add a flip over effect when hovering over the site header social icons. 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: transition speed; 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. 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: transition speed; 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. 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
- Add a flip over effect when hovering over the site header social icons
Full specifications
Specifications
Squarespace Version
7.1
What it does
Add a flip over effect when hovering over the site header social icons
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.
Keep a copy of your custom css before adding new snippets.
Keep a copy of your custom css before adding new snippets.
FAQs
FAQs
What does Flip Over Social Icons (Site Header) do?
It lets you add a flip over effect when hovering over the site header social icons. 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: transition speed. 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 lists no special notes. Check the result on desktop and mobile after saving, and keep a copy of your Custom CSS before you paste anything new.