How Do I Make a Horizontal Scroll in Squarespace?

Creating a horizontal scroll effect in Squarespace requires some custom code because Squarespace does not offer this functionality out of the box. Luckily, there are a couple of plugins you can use to achieve this:

SQS Mods - Horizontal Scroll Plugin

SQS Mods offers a plugin designed specifically for Squarespace 7.1 that enables horizontal scrolling. It's easy to implement and can turn an entire page into a horizontal scroll layout or even apply it to your entire site.

Features:

• Fast setup, requiring only five minutes.
• Easy to use with no additional coding required.
• Compatible only with Squarespace 7.1 on Business Plan or higher.
• Automatically reverts to vertical scrolling on mobile and tablet view for optimal user experience.

Limitations:

• Not compatible with background image WEBGL effects.
• Limited section heights due to browser window versus content height considerations.
• Not compatible with Firefox and Internet Explorer.

How to Use:

1. Purchase the plugin from SQS Mods.
2. Follow the straightforward instructions to integrate the plugin into your Squarespace site.
3. Configure your sections to create a seamless horizontal scroll experience.

For more information and to purchase, visit SQS Mods - Horizontal Scroll Plugin.

SquareKicker - Design Extension

SquareKicker offers a more comprehensive solution with its range of design extensions including horizontal scroll functionality. This tool is integrated with Squarespace's design editor, allowing you to make advanced design customizations with ease.

Features:

• Premium feature available on Pro, Designer, or Agency plans, or during a free trial.
• Groups multiple sections into a horizontal scrolling track.
• Options to change scrolling direction, enable fluid transitions, and assign fixed background images.
• Automatically adjusts for mobile devices by removing horizontal scrolling.

How to Use:

1. Ensure you are on a Pro, Designer, or Agency plan, or during a free trial.
2. Access the first section you want to group for horizontal scrolling and open up the SquareKicker Section Tools.
3. Enable horizontal scrolling in the Advanced tab.
4. Adjust settings like scrolling direction, fluid transitions, and fixed backgrounds to match your design vision.
5. Save and preview your site to ensure the desired effect is achieved.

For more information and to sign up, visit SquareKicker - Design Extension.

Final Thoughts

While Squarespace does not offer horizontal scrolling out of the box, these third-party plugins and design extensions make it possible to add this engaging effect to your website. Both SQS Mods and SquareKicker provide robust solutions to create a unique, horizontally scrolling website. Choose the one that best fits your needs and level of technical comfort.

Happy designing!