How To Use WordPress Stickies: Sticky Posts, Header, Footer, Sidebar

The blog post will cover what WordPress sticky features are and how you can use them to create a more engaging experience for your readers.  

WordPress Sticky features are everything that remains the same on every page of your website, such as posts, header, footer, sidebar, and blocks. 

Using these tools right, you can promote engagement with potential customers and help them find what they’re looking for faster!

Depending on your WordPress theme, you may need to add a sticky Plugin to access full functionality of sticky features.

Sticky Posts

By default, WordPress only retains the first post on your WordPress blog, which appears at the top of the Post Title listing. 

The rest are shown in descending chronological order. The WordPress “sticky” feature allows you to pin one or more posts to always appear at the very top of your WordPress blog, no matter how new subsequent posts may be.

All other WordPress posts will follow in chronological order below it. 

The WordPress sticky feature is sometimes a hack because it breaks WordPress’s usual assumptions about what should display where on your site’s front page. 

While many themes have this same ability by default, implementing WordPress sticky posts can help if

If you have WordPress Gutenberg, the most recent WordPress editor, this will be easy. In the right column, Under the publishing info, you’ll see an option that reads ‘Stick to the Top of The Blog’.

This option automatically pins that post to the top of the WordPress homepage so people can see it.

With an earlier version of WordPress, this is a bit more complicated, but not too hard either if you follow these steps:

• Write your blog post as usual. 
• Once it’s published, click to edit the post and scroll down to where it says “Publish.”
• Choose “sticky” from the drop-down next to that label. Now look for the link that says “sticky posts” under “archive” on your WordPress dashboard.
• Click that link, and you’ll see the list of WordPress sticky posts. 
• You can edit or delete them from here as well.

If this doesn’t work, take a look at the sticky plugin options below.

Sticky Notification Bar WordPress

If you have Elementor, the page builder, this is easy.

To make WordPress sticky plugin bars:

1) Click ‘add element’ in your Elementor dashboard menu. Then select the Art.

2) Customize text and colors

3) To make it sticky (or floating), click on advanced, motion effects, sticky top

4.) This works best on wide themes if you want it to stay in the column.

Sticky Headers

In WordPress, you can also make a sticky header for your WordPress blog. A sticky header will ensure that your WordPress blog’s header always appears at the top of the WordPress screen, no matter how many blog posts WordPress users load. 

All WordPress blog headers are usually fixed in place.

To make a WordPress sticky header:

1. From the WordPress dashboard, head to “appearance” then “header.”
2. You’ll now see all the options you have for making your WordPress theme’s header. Choose “sticky header” from the list on the left side of this screen.
3. Determine which element should be stickied and click save changes again. Your header is now stickied!

If the header isn’t sticking, you may need to set features within your theme or consider adding a sticky plugin from the list below.

Sticky Footers

Sticky footers are similar, but they keep your footer at the bottom of WordPress pages, so WordPress users don’t have to scroll down forever before reaching a footer.

To make a WordPress sticky footer:

1.  From WordPress dashboard, head to “appearance” then “footer.”
2. Click the check box next to ‘sticky’ below where it says ‘fixed in place’. Scroll down and click save changes.
3. Look for the new link that reads ‘sticky footer’ under “archive” on your WordPress dashboard. You can now add or delete information from here as well.

If your footer isn’t sticking, refer to your theme documentation, or add a sticky plugin. You’ll find options towards the bottom of the post.

Sticky Menus

If you have WordPress 4.2 or later, you can also use the WordPress sticky menu feature to keep your WordPress menus at the top of WordPress pages. 

This option is a great way to give WordPress users quick access to key site features as they navigate through different articles and content on WordPress sites.

To make WordPress Menus Sticky:

1. From the WordPress dashboard, click “appearance” then your “menus.” Click one of your drop-down menus from this list and head to the second pane, which displays a preview of that menu in action.
2. Scroll down until you see an option that says “sticky.” If it’s not there, upgrade your version of WordPress first by going back to Appearance and clicking WordPress version under ‘Updates’.
3. WordPress will add the sticky checkbox for you.

WordPress can make your WordPress menus sticky from a mobile point of view as well.

1. Head to “appearance” then “menus.”
2. Click a drop-down menu and choose your ‘screen options, ‘ which let you toggle between desktop and mobile versions of WordPress pages.
3. Scroll down until you see an option for ‘place sticky menu above smartphone fold,’ click it, then save changes again.
4. That WordPress menu is now stickied no matter how WordPress users access or move around your site!

If your menu still isn’t sticky, look at your theme documentation for instructions, or install a WordPress Plugin from the list below.

Sticky Sidebar

To make WordPress Sidebars Sticky:

1. From your WordPress dashboard, head to “appearance” then “widgets.”
2. Drag and drop a WordPress sidebar from the left column over to the right column. WordPress will place it inside of a draggable box.
3. Hover your cursor next to that WordPress sidebar until you see an option for ‘sticky.’ Then click save changes on this screen. That WordPress sidebar stays on top of other WordPress pages now!

You can also make one element sticky. This option will allow the sidebar to move normally and stop at one element, sticking it to the sidebar. This action is frequently used to feature an ad, form, or offer.

Elementor Sticky Sidebar

• To make a sidebar sticky in Elementor, first, select the sidebar element you wish to be sticky
• Click on Advanced
• Select Motion Effects
• Choose Sticky Top or Bottom
• Toggle the Stay in Column Option On

Take a look at the list of the best sticky plugins for WordPress below if this tutorial didn’t work.

Sticky Gutenberg Block

Gutenberg is a WordPress page builder that has been added to WordPress 5.0. WordPress blocks are a great way for WordPress users to add flashy features and creative elements to their WordPress pages. To make a Gutenberg block sticky, use the Sticky Block Plugin for Gutenberg. 

There is a WordPress plugin made just for making WordPress blocks sticky. WordPress users can use this Plugin to keep certain elements from moving around and visible on the WordPress page.

To use this WordPress plugin:

From the WordPress dashboard, head to “Plugins” then “Add New.” For search type in ‘Sticky Block,’ then install the one with the most stars. Once installed, click on it to activate it.

1. From the WordPress dashboard, head to “Gutenberg” under your WordPress plugins and themes section. Click where it says welcome!
2. Select a Gutenberg block you want to make sticky using either a drop-down menu or by clicking’ select block.’ Then select any options you’d like from the WordPress block editor.
3. Toggle on the “Sticky Block” option under “Blocks.” This WordPress sticky block is now added to your WordPress page! 

Sticky Forms WordPress

Sticky forms can allow you to stick a form to an area on your website, calling attention to your lead magnet, or offer. You can do this with page builders like elementor or add a Plugin from the list below.

To make WordPress Forms Sticky:

1. Insert a WordPress form into a WordPress post or page using one of the following WordPress plugins: “Contact Form 7,” “Gravity Forms,” or WordPress native form creation.
2. Click + icon that says ‘design element me’ on the new WordPress form added onto your WordPress posts and pages. Then click where it says ‘add section.’ This adds a divider between sections in your form.
3. Add another divider after this by clicking add another section again.
4. Hold down the WordPress mouse cursor on the first section you created.
5. Select sticky top/bottom left/right, depending on where you want your WordPress form to be Sticky
6. Toggle on WordPress’ stretch’ if part of your WordPress form goes over an image or content that is smaller than it. This WordPress plugin allows WordPress forms to stretch and fill up more space on any WordPress page but can cause formatting issues with content around it. To avoid this, choose the option without ‘stretch.’
7. Save changes at the bottom once everything looks good!

Sticky Related Posts WordPress

I use sticky-related posts to show posts in the same category (or tag) in the sidebar and at the bottom of a blog post.

With the Elementor page builder, this is easily done. To make WordPress-related posts sticky, view this blog to learn more. With WordPress Gutenberg, you can create a reusable block to add to each post with related posts.

Sticky Notes WordPress

Sticky WordPress notes can be used to take or jot down quick WordPress ideas and thoughts on a WordPress page. They take up less space than WordPress blog posts and can be left anywhere on a WordPress page.

To make WordPress sticky notes:

1. Install the WordPress Sticky Notes plugin.
2. Add the WordPress’ sticky note’ section to the WordPress page where you want WordPress sticky notes to be located. WordPress users can do this by clicking ‘add a section’ then selecting a color for their WordPress sticky note under WordPress’ background color.’
3. Type in any WordPress text into the WordPress box that appears after choosing your background color. You can also upload an image or choose from many pre-made options listed underneath the text field.
4. Save changes. Your WordPress sticky notes are now ready to go! If you’d like, you can now create even more stickies by adding another “section” and typing away!

Sticky Plugins for WordPress

WordPress has plenty of options for making WordPress sticky or sticking WordPress elements that are normally not stuck by default. 

It all depends on what your WordPress blog needs and what WordPress users might want as well! WordPress can be a very flexible blogging platform if you learn how to use its features properly!

My Sticky Elements

WP Sticky Elements (myStickyelements) is a WordPress plugin that allows you to generate more leads with a beautiful floating contact form.

Display social icons for your Facebook page, Twitter page, WhatsApp, Email, open hours, and other social media platforms.

With My Sticky Elements, you can capture more leads and get more followers.

• Using a floating tab for the contact form
• Floating social icons can be shown.
• Show your phone number, email address, and hours of operation.
• Display on any device

What’s In The Pro Plan?

• Send your leads to a designated email
• Infinite icons
• Customization
• Icon Uploads
• Desired position (height)
• Remove Plugin branding

Sticky Menu & Sticky Header

Do you want to make your menus and headers sticky?

The WP Sticky Menu helps you to do just that. You can make any element on your pages “sticky” as it reaches the top of the page as you scroll. 

Although this is most often used to keep menus at the top of your page, there are many other uses for this Plugin. 

For example, make a sticky header, sticky menu, sticky widget (fixed widget), sticky logo, or a floating menu.

MyStickymenu

You can use myStickyMenu in many ways, like: making a Welcome bar for announcements, alerts for promotions, and more. 

The Plugin is lightweight and will help your visitors navigate quickly and reach the navigation menu without wasting time. So, install My Sticky Menu and improve your website’s user experience! 

Sticky Block Plugin for Gutenberg WordPress

Users can use this WordPress plugin to bring back an old function of WordPress where WordPress users could place blocks ‘on the side.’ 

Once the window is scrolled, WordPress Sticky Blocks will remain on the same side it was placed on. WordPress users would have to click on the block again to move it, but they won’t if you don’t want them to!

Once you hit save changes, you are all done! Try scrolling down your page and see your WordPress sticky element or elements stay at their desired location. 

If you want to keep your WordPress element(s) where they are without having them scroll along with the rest of your blog post or page, make sure that there are no negative margins (or padding) or any WordPress CSS styles inside your WordPress element.

Advanced Ads for Sticky Ads WordPress

Do you want to place ads in a prominent position on your website? Sticky Ads are the easiest way to display ads that don’t scroll with the screen. 

You can choose various positions and also shape and style those sticky ads with multiple parameters and effects.

With Sticky Ads, you can create anchor ads that are always visible in a browser window. With Advanced Ads’ add-on, you can display ads that don’t scroll with the screen. 

In addition, it gives you new Placements for your ads – by anchoring them on top or bottom of your website or left or right side of it! The best part about this Plugin is its ease of use! No coding skills are required!

Q2W3 Fixed Widget for WordPress

Q2W3 Fixed Widget WordPress plugin is a versatile yet straightforward WordPress widget that allows you to display your WordPress widgets in an area that stays fixed at the desired location on the page. 

This WordPress Plugin will help you create a floating sidebar, sticky sidebar or bar, WordPress welcome bar (with search box), mobile navigation menu (footer menu), and more.

The WordPress plugin comes with various options for customizing its look and feel. The building blocks also allow you to position the widgets wherever desired – only limited by what’s possible within WordPress! 

You can use this WordPress plugin along with the Q2W3 Responsive Menu for further control over your webpage appearance.

Install this Plugin by going to:

• Appearance
• Plugins
• Add New
• In the search field type: Q2W3 Fixed Widget for WordPress
• Install
• Activate

In Closing,

WordPress Sticky features allow the WordPress user to feature elements on their blog such as sidebars, headers, footers, and widgets. Creating sticky elements can be achieved through the WordPress Platform or with page builders, themes, and plugins.