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Easy Header Navigation Icons

HeaderCSSWorks with Squarespace 7.1, Requires Basic/Personal Plan or Higher, Uses CSS Editor, Only Compatible On DesktopFree

The original library, featuring hundreds of free copy-and-paste plugins for Squarespace. These legacy plugins are preserved as they were originally released and are available as-is. For no-code plugins with visual editing and live previews, explore the current plugin library.

Overview

Add custom icons above the links in your Squarespace site header.

Plugin Delivery

Free Plugin

This is a free plugin from the original Ghost Plugins library. Copy the code below and paste it into your Squarespace site. No purchase or account needed.

Squarespace Compatibility & Requirements

Compatibility notes preserved from the original release.

Works with Squarespace 7.1, Requires Basic/Personal Plan or Higher, Uses CSS Editor, Only Compatible On DesktopSupported
Custom CSSRequired

Customizable Options

  • Plugin Notes
  • - Compatible with all header layouts - Only applies to header navigation on desktop (does not apply to mobile menu) - Link spacing can be adjusted in Squarespace settings like normal
  • Troubleshooting (Plugin Not Working)
  • - If your icons are not showing, ensure you are uploading them in PNG format - If the links line break, adjust the header’s width in Squarespace settings

Install

Legacy plugins install by hand, there is no Plugin Studio build for this one.

  1. 1Copy the code from the Code Documentation section below.
  2. 2In Squarespace, open Website, Pages, Website Tools, Custom CSS for CSS, or Settings, Advanced, Code Injection for HTML and JavaScript.
  3. 3Paste the code, save, then refresh your site to see the plugin running.

Code Documentation

1. Add this code to Custom CSS Code 1.

2. Customizable Options These options are available in Custom CSS. - Your Own Icons (Up To 6) - Icon Size - Icon Spacing

3. Upload + Assign Your Icons Upload your icons to Custom CSS > Manage Files. It’s recommended that your icons are: - PNG Format - Same Aspect Ratio (1:1 is best fit) After Uploading: Click the icon file to generate a URL link that can replace FILE-URL-HERE in the Custom CSS option. (see the screenshot in the original guide)

FAQ

Answers to common questions about setup, customization, and troubleshooting.

Is this plugin free?

Yes. Legacy plugins are free to use on any site, no account or purchase needed.

Will it work on my Squarespace version?

Legacy plugins were built for the version noted in Squarespace Compatibility & Requirements and are provided as-is. Newer platform changes may require small tweaks.

Can I customize it?

Yes. Edit the values in Script Settings or override the selectors listed under Classes and Styling in your Custom CSS.

Do you support legacy plugins?

Legacy plugins are no longer updated. For maintained plugins with Plugin Studio and ongoing support, browse the current plugin library.

Changelog

A history of updates released for this plugin.

Original release

Archived exactly as it shipped in the original plugin library. No further updates are planned for legacy plugins.

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