Creating a New Snippet

1. Navigate to Components → Code Snippets
2. Click New
3. Enter a title for the snippet
4. Select the snippet type
5. Add your code
6. Set the snippet to Enabled
7. Save the snippet

The snippet is now active on your website.

Snippet Types

PHP Snippets

Use PHP snippets for custom logic, filters, or small functional additions.

• Executed during Joomla’s lifecycle
• Intended for developers or advanced users
• Errors in PHP code can affect the site

Always test PHP snippets carefully.

JavaScript Snippets

Use JavaScript snippets to add tracking scripts, custom behavior, or third-party integrations.

Typical use cases:

• Google Analytics
• Custom frontend interactions
• External script injections

CSS Snippets

Use CSS snippets for global styling changes.

Examples:

• Override template styles
• Add small layout fixes
• Apply custom branding
• CSS snippets are loaded automatically on the frontend.

HTML Snippets

Use HTML snippets for static markup or verification tags.

Examples:

• Meta verification tags
• Inline HTML blocks
• Custom markup injections

Enabling and Disabling Snippets

Each snippet can be enabled or disabled individually.

• Disabled snippets are not loaded
• Snippets remain stored and editable
• Useful for testing or temporary changes