Add a Flip Over Hover Effect to Social Icons in Squarespace 7.1 | Squarespace Web Expert

 

Add a Flip Over Hover Effect to Social Icons in Squarespace 7.1

Looking to add subtle yet engaging animations to your Squarespace site? This quick customization will make your social media icons flip over on hover—instantly giving your website a modern and interactive feel.

Using a small snippet of custom CSS, you can easily implement a flip-over effect for the Social Links Block in Squarespace 7.1, without any third-party tools or coding experience.

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Why Add Hover Effects to Social Icons?

Your social media icons are a direct invitation for users to engage with your brand beyond your website. Adding interactive hover effects, like a flip transition, helps grab attention and encourages more clicks—without cluttering your design.

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How It Works

This CSS effect uses transform: scaleX(-1) to flip the social icon horizontally when hovered. The transition is smooth and customizable, making it visually appealing on both desktop and mobile.

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CSS Code to Add Flip Effect

To implement this, go to your Squarespace Custom CSS panel and paste the following code:

css

// FLIP OVER SOCIAL ICONS - SOCIAL BLOCK - GHOSTPLUGINS.COM //

.socialaccountlinks-v2-block .sqs-svg-icon--wrapper, 
.social-account-links-v2-block .sqs-svg-icon--wrapper {
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
  transition: all ease-in-out .5s !important;
}

.socialaccountlinks-v2-block .sqs-svg-icon--wrapper:hover {
  transform: scaleX(-1) !important;
  transition: all ease-in-out .5s !important;
}

This works with the Social Links Block in Squarespace 7.1 and requires no additional plugins or advanced setup.

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Customization Options

• Transition Speed: Adjust the value in transition: all ease-in-out .5s (e.g., .3s for faster or 1s for slower).

• Flip Direction: You can also try scaleY(-1) for vertical flip if desired.

• Add Rotation: Combine with rotateY(180deg) for a 3D-style flip.

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Final Thoughts

Adding hover effects like this flip animation is a simple way to enhance your Squarespace site’s UI/UX. With just a few lines of CSS, your social icons go from static to dynamic—improving engagement without affecting performance.

If you're a Squarespace designer or just customizing your personal brand site, this effect helps your social media links stand out in style.

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