Popup Types & Editor
Explore all popup styles and discover how to customize them with our no-code editor.
What types of popups can I create with Superpopups?
Superpopups offers multiple popup formats designed for different marketing goals:
- Lightbox Popup
- Look: Centered overlay, background dimmed
- Best for: Email capture, promo codes, announcements
- Look: Centered overlay, background dimmed
- Fullscreen Popup
- Look: Covers entire screen
- Best for: Limited-time offers, important notices
- Look: Covers entire screen
- Slide-in Popup
- Look: Slides from left, right, or bottom
- Best for: Subtle promotions, cart reminders
- Look: Slides from left, right, or bottom
- Floating Bar / Ribbon
- Look: Fixed strip at top or bottom of page
- Best for: Ongoing banners (free shipping, countdown timers)
- Look: Fixed strip at top or bottom of page
- Embedded Form
- Look: Stays inside page content
- Best for: Permanent lead capture or feedback
- Look: Stays inside page content
Pro Tip: If you’re new, start with a Lightbox - it has the highest visibility.
How do I use the Superpopups popup design editor?
Step-by-Step:
- From the dashboard, click Create Popup or select an existing popup to edit.
- You’ll see three main areas:
- Left Canvas: Your live popup preview
- Right Panel: Settings for the selected element (colors, fonts, spacing, animations)
- To edit an element: Click it once, then use the right panel to adjust.
- See Preview for both desktop and mobile.
Pro Tip: Nothing changes on your live site until you click Publish.
How do I choose and customize a template?
Step-by-Step:
- Click the Templates tab (from navigation).
- Use the filter menu on the left to choose a category
- Hover over a template and click Use Template.
- The editor will open — click text or images to replace with your own.
- Adjust colors, fonts etc. in the right panel.
- Click Save (top-right) when finished.
How can I add or edit text, images, and videos in my popup?
Adding or Editing Text:
- Click on any text element in the popup preview.
- Type directly into the box.
- Adjust font, size, color, and spacing in the right panel.
Adding or Editing Images:
- Click Replace Image by clicking on it.
- Upload from your computer or pick from your library.
- Adjust size, and alignment from options.
Adding or Editing Videos: (coming soon!)
- Drag the Video element from the left panel.
- Paste a YouTube/Vimeo link or upload an MP4.
- Control autoplay, mute, and loop in the right panel.
Pro Tip: Use optimized images/videos under 1MB for fast loading.
How do I change popup colors, fonts, and backgrounds?
Step-by-Step:
- In the editor, click on the Image element.
- In the right panel, change:
- Background Color or Background Image
- Overlay Opacity (if using a background image)
- Click on any text element to edit Font, Font Size, and Font Color.
- For buttons, click them and adjust Background Color, Text Color.
Pro Tip: Keep your design consistent with brand colors and font styles.
How do I make my popup mobile-friendly?
Step-by-Step:
- In the editor, click the Mobile Preview icon (small phone shape in top toolbar).
- Check how your popup looks in mobile view.
- Resize text and images so they fit without scrolling sideways.
- Adjust button sizes for easy tapping.
- Preview on a real mobile device before publishing.
Pro Tip: Use from mobile templates for best mobile experience.
Can I save and reuse popup designs?
Step-by-Step:
- Go to dashboard
- Click the More Options (⋮) menu on the popup you want to reuse.
- Select Duplicate.
- Name your template and click Save.
Pro Tip: Use this option to launch campaigns quickly, if relevant.
How do I add custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript to my popup? (coming soon)
Adding HTML:
- In the editor, drag the HTML/Code Element from the left panel.
- Paste your HTML into the code box.
Adding CSS:
- In the editor, click Settings (top toolbar).
- Select Custom CSS.
- Paste your styles and save.
Adding JavaScript:
- Click Settings (top toolbar).
- Select Custom JS.
- Paste your script and save.
Pro Tip: Test any custom code in Preview mode before publishing- incorrect code can break your popup.
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