The On Hover trigger displays your popup when a visitor moves their mouse over a specific element on your website: such as a button, link, image, or banner. Unlike automatic triggers, this one relies on deliberate user interaction, which means the popup appears at exactly the right moment when the visitor shows interest.
This makes it an excellent choice for interactive designs and subtle marketing techniques where you don’t want to interrupt the browsing experience but still want to encourage engagement.
Why Use This Trigger #
The biggest strength of the On Hover trigger is that it feels natural and non-intrusive. Visitors don’t see the popup until they intentionally hover over a highlighted element, so the message feels like an extension of the interaction rather than an interruption.
This trigger works especially well for tooltips, product previews, or additional explanations. It’s also useful for engagement-focused websites, where smooth user experience is just as important as conversions.
Use Cases #
- Product Previews
Show product details, pricing, or special offers when users hover over a product image. - Extra Information
Reveal tooltips, definitions, or additional context for technical terms when users hover over text or icons. - Promotions & Deals
Surprise visitors with a coupon code or discount when they hover over a “Special Offer” banner. - Interactive Navigation
Display popups connected to menu items, helping guide visitors to deeper pages. - Educational Content
Use hover popups to explain complex features or provide hints in e-learning modules.
Key Features #
- Popup appears when a visitor hovers over a selected element.
- Works with any clickable or non-clickable items (buttons, links, images, icons).
- Non-intrusive and user-driven, making the experience feel natural.
- Compatible with all popup types (tooltips, forms, promotions, etc.).
- Fully customizable design and placement.
Settings Specific to On Hover Trigger #
CSS Selector for Hover
- To make the popup appear on hover, you need to assign it to a specific element using a CSS selector.
- Example:
#info-icon→ targets an element with the ID info-icon..hover-offer→ targets all elements with the class hover-offer. - Add one or multiple selectors depending on your needs.
- Adjust this in General → CSS Selector(s) for Trigger Hover.
Display Options
- Decide where the trigger should work: on all pages, specific pages, or excluded ones.
- To prevent overuse, combine with limitation settings like Show once per session or Show once per user.
Best Practices #
- Choose hover-friendly elements – buttons, links, and icons work better than large blocks of text.
- Provide clear hints – use design cues like highlighting buttons or underlining text so users know what can be hovered.
- Test across devices – hover triggers don’t work the same on mobile, so consider using a fallback trigger (like click) for touchscreens.
The On Hover Trigger is perfect for creating interactive, non-intrusive popups that appear only when visitors show interest. Whether you’re highlighting product details, offering surprise discounts, or explaining complex information, this trigger ensures the popup feels seamless and user-friendly.
For best results, pair it with Product Popups or Tooltip-style Custom Content Popups to provide additional information without disrupting the browsing experience.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our Support Team. We’re always happy to help you get the most out of Popup Box.
