Hide and Seek Header
Hide and Seek Header hides the site header on down scroll events for the Avada theme.
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- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Hide and Seek Header stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avada | >100 |
| css | >100 |
| header | >100 |
| html | >100 |
| themefusion | #2 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 5 reviews
About Hide and Seek Header
From the official readme · v1.4.0Description
Built for Avada by ThemeFusion
Hide and Seek Header frees up more space for a web page by hiding the sticky header when scrolling down. The sticky header will reappear when scrolling back up to make site navigation easier.
Features
- Hides the sticky header on scroll down only.
- Option to disable on mobile (devices smaller than 800px wide—the Avada default).
- Option to enable fade animation on hiding.
- Option to enable landing page mode. The plugin hides the standard header (non-sticky) so only the sticky header displays on scrolling up.
- Option to decrease scroll-up sensitivity. Helpful for reducing flicker on touch screens.
- Super simple install. Two steps and your done.
- Cleans up the database on uninstall.
- Lightweight—about 30 KB zipped.
Usage
Your site must be using Avada by ThemeFusion. The plugin settings are under Settings > Hide and Seek Header.
Disable on Mobile
By default, the plugin will hide headers for all devices. Check Disable on mobile? to keep the header visible on small devices. The current default breakpoint is 800px.
Uncheck to hide the header on all devices.
Enable Animation
The animation is disabled by default. Check Enable animation? to turn on a 0.5 second fade-out effect when the header begins to disappear.
Enable Landing Page Mode
Check Landing page mode?, if you want to hide the standard top header and menu on page load. This is great for minimising distractions.
Click Save all changes to save your options.
Disclaimer
The Hide and Seek Header plugin and its author are not affiliated with Avada or ThemeFusion in any way.
Installation
- Upload the plugin zip file to the
/wp-content/plugins/hide-and-seek-headerdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Will this plugin work for other themes?
Version 1.0.1 was built for Avada. It hasn’t been tested with other themes. Please fork a copy and change it to work for other themes, if wanted.
Can I change the mobile breakpoint?
Yes. You can write custom CSS to override the media query for the .hideandseek-hide-down class.
Can I change the default fade-out animation?
Yes. You can write custom CSS to override the animation style and timing in the .hideandseek-hide-down class. Below is the CSS it would take to increase the animation duration and responsive breakpoint at the same time. /* Custom disable for devices smaller than 1024px. */ @media screen and (max-width: 1023.998px) { .hideandseek-hide-down { visibility: visible !important; opacity: 1 !important; transition: none !important; } } /* Custom fade increase to 5.5 seconds. */ @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .hideandseek-hide-down { visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: visibility 5.5s…
Changelog
None
1.4.0
- Removed beta label for sensitivity setting.
- Tested on WordPress 5.7.
- Tested on Avada 7.3.
1.3.0
- Fixed: If mobile menu is open, large space is left on scroll down.
- Removed extra space left by hidden header on landing page mode. See the associated GitHub issue for more details.
- Removed extra space when using slider in parallax mode. However, you’ll need too increase height of slider by height of header to off set the negative margin from Avada. E.g., If the height slider image is 849px and the height of header is 84, then the slider’s final height should be set to 933px. This is described on the parallax setting and in the Avada docs.
- Could not reliably repro active pointer events when header is hidden (even with mega menu). But, disabled pointer events in CSS when header is hidden to be extra sure. See the related GitHub issue for more details.
- Tested on Avada 6.2.2 and 6.2.3.
1.2.0
- Added scroll-up sensitivity to reduce flickering (appear/reappear) of sticky header on touch screens. (beta)
- Refactored admin page so that setting fields line up better.
- Added DB clean up of options on uninstall.
1.0.1
- Reverted CSS to original v 0.0.1 code. Version 1.0 CSS for no animation broke formatting for headers 2-5.
1.0.0
- First release. Tested on Avada 6.2.1 and 6.2.2.
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FAQ
Hide and Seek Header: quick answers
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Hide and Seek Header free?
Yes. Hide and Seek Header is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hide and Seek Header safe to use in 2026?
Hide and Seek Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hide and Seek Header?
Hide and Seek Header is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,808 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hide and Seek Header work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide and Seek Header is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hide and Seek Header need?
Hide and Seek Header requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hide and Seek Header last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on December 18, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Hide and Seek Header?
Hide and Seek Header is developed and maintained by mark l chaves.
What are the best alternatives to Hide and Seek Header?
The most popular alternatives to Hide and Seek Header are Fancy Elements for Avada (400+ installs), QuadMenu – Avada Mega Menu (200+ installs) and Search Placeholder Avada (100+ installs).
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