How to add Image Hover Effects to a OpenCart store

Embed Image Hover Effects on OpenCart

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Create a Image Hover Effects extension for OpenCart on Common Ninja

First, create a OpenCart Image Hover Effects extension on Common Ninja. On the extensions catalog, find the Image Hover Effects and enter the Editor.

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Save the Image Hover Effects extension

When you're done creating the Image Hover Effects extension, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the Image Hover Effects Embed Code

When you're ready to add the Image Hover Effects extension to your OpenCart store, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the extension embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your OpenCart store.

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Paste the code to your OpenCart website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your OpenCart store editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the OpenCart’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the Image Hover Effects Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s Image Hover Effects extension on your OpenCart store.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s Image Hover Effects extension on your OpenCart extension. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your OpenCart store’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the Image Hover Effects extension to your OpenCart store. You can do this by putting it straight into your OpenCart store's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the Image Hover Effects widget when you want static images to reveal more context or personality only when users show interest. On hover, you can display text overlays, subtle animations, or additional details that keep the layout clean while still providing rich information. This is useful for portfolios, team sections, product collections, and blog grids where each tile needs a little extra explanation. The interactive effect catches the eye without feeling aggressive and encourages exploration as visitors move their cursor or tap. It also helps differentiate important images from purely decorative ones, signalling that there is meaningful content connected to the visual.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for OpenCart store. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.