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Hover Motion Gallery

The Hover Motion Gallery widget lets you create a beautiful image gallery with hover effects. Perfect for showing off photos, products, or any visual content with style.

Pro Feature

This widget is available in the Astroid Pro version only. If you are using the free version, consider upgrading to access this feature.


πŸ”§ Step-by-Step Setup Guide​

1. 🧩 Add the Widget​

  • Go to Astroid Template > Layout Manager.
  • Choose a position where you want to add the gallery.
  • Click β€œ+” to add a new widget.
  • Select "Hover Motion Gallery" from the widget list.

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2. βš™οΈ General Settings​

These settings control how the gallery looks and behaves.

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πŸ“· Add Images​

  • Under Images, click β€œAdd Item” to add an image.
  • For each image:
    • Title: Enter a short name or caption.
    • Image: Upload or choose an image from your media library.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Add multiple images to create a full gallery.


Inside the Widget Styles section:

  • Rows
    Choose how many image rows you want (e.g. 3 or 5).

  • Height
    Set how tall the gallery should be (like 80vh or 600px).

  • Angle
    Choose the tilt angle for the hover motion (default is -5Β°).

  • Gap
    Set the space between the images (like 1rem).

  • Background Gradient
    Add a background color or gradient behind your images.


πŸ‘οΈ Show or Hide Details​

  • View Detail
    Turn ON to show extra content when users hover on images.

  • Shuffle Images
    Turn ON to display images in a random order each time.


🟦 Image Shape​

  • Border Radius
    Change the shape of your images:

    • None (default)
    • Rounded corners
    • Circle
    • Pill shape
  • Rounded Size
    If you choose "Rounded", select how round the corners should be (small, medium, large, etc.)


3. πŸ“ Where to Show the Widget​

  • Go to the Assignment Settings section.
  • Choose when the gallery appears:
    • All Pages – show everywhere.
    • No Pages – don’t show at all.
    • Selected Pages – show only on specific menu items.

πŸ“Œ Tips for Best Results​

  • Use high-quality images that are the same size.
  • Avoid using too many rows to keep it fast and clean.
  • Try different gradients and angles for fun effects.

βœ… You're Done!​

Click Save and check your website β€” your gallery should now be live!

If you don’t see it, make sure the widget is assigned to a visible page and position.


πŸ“· Example Use Cases​

  • Portfolio with photo previews
  • Team member cards with hover details
  • Product showcase with stylish effects

πŸ’‘ Summary Table​

OptionWhat It Does
Add ImageUpload and label your gallery items
RowsSet how many image rows to show
HeightDefine how tall the gallery is
AngleTilt images when hovered
GapSpace between the images
BackgroundGradient behind gallery
View DetailShow more content on hover
ShuffleRandomize images on each page load
Border RadiusControl the shape of the image
Assign PagesChoose where the widget appears

Need help or want to see a live preview? Visit the Astroid Documentation or reach out to your template developer.