How To Create Sticky Headers Using Ultimate Addons for Elementor

Want website visitors to stay engaged as they scroll? Want to turn ordinary navigation into something more noticeable?

A sticky header might be the simplest way to make that happen.

Sticky headers keep navigation or key content visible at the top of the screen as readers scroll down the page. 

They improve usability, can reduce bounce rates, and keep important links just a click away. 

When done well, they feel seamless and elevate the entire browsing experience.

The good news? You don’t need custom code or a complicated setup to create one. 

With Ultimate Addons for Elementor, building a sticky header is fast, fluid, and surprisingly easy. 

In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a smart, responsive sticky header that works beautifully on desktop, tablet, and mobile. All without touching a line of code.

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The Benefit of Sticky Headers

Sticky headers aren’t just about design. They serve a practical purpose that improves usability and engagement.

Instead of forcing visitors to scroll all the way back up to access your menu, contact button, or search bar, you’re keeping those elements accessible at all times. 

It’s a subtle improvement, but one that makes a real difference, especially on longer pages.

Here are just five practical use cases for sticky headers:

• Ecommerce websites: Keep the shopping cart, search bar and category menu visible while customers browse products.
• Service-based businesses: Highlight contact buttons, phone numbers, or “Get a Quote” calls to action to encourage inquiries.
• Blogs and content-heavy sites: Help readers navigate long-form content with easy access to menus or table-of-contents links.
• SaaS and product landing pages: Pin demo sign-up or pricing buttons so they’re always ready to convert.
• Mobile-first designs: Use sticky headers to create app-like navigation that improves usability on small screens.

From a user experience standpoint, sticky headers can seriously reduce friction. 

When visitors can move around your site more easily, they’re more likely to stay longer, view more pages, and ultimately convert.

But there’s more to it than convenience:

• Brand visibility: Keeping your logo visible reinforces brand recognition throughout the browsing session.
• Higher conversions: If your CTA is part of your header, keeping it sticky helps drive more clicks.
• Mobile usability: On small screens, sticky headers can double as handy app-style navigation bars when space is limited.
• Professional feel: Well-executed sticky headers create a smooth, polished impression. They’re the kind of detail visitors might not consciously notice but they’ll feel it when your site just works.

Not every site needs a sticky header. 

But for blogs, eCommerce stores, service businesses, and content-rich pages, they can seriously improve the experience.

With Ultimate Addons for Elementor, you don’t need to overthink it. You can test, refine, and publish using simple tools.

Sticky headers allow a website user to have access to the page’s header and menu section, no matter how much they scroll down

What You’ll Need

The Astra theme comes with its own built-in Header Footer Builder but that’s not your only option.

UAE was designed specifically to extend the capabilities of Elementor

No need to wrestle with custom CSS or hunt through complicated theme settings. 

In just a few clicks, you can build a modern, responsive sticky header that works beautifully across all devices. 

Let’s walk through it step by step.

To follow along, make sure you have:

• A WordPress site ready to add your sticky navigation to
• An Elementor-compatible theme like Astra Pro
• Navigation already configured in Appearance > Menus
• Elementor (the free version is fine)
• Ultimate Addons for Elementor Pro. While the free version of UAE is great for basic enhancements, the sticky header feature is part of the Pro toolkit.

If you don’t already use Ultimate Addons for Elementor Pro, you really should. It is capable of so much more than just sticky headers.

It works flawlessly with the Astra theme too!

Get UAE Pro today!

Once you have everything set up, you’re ready to roll..

Step 1: Create Your Custom Header Template

Ultimate Addons gives you the ability to build global headers and footers from scratch, so you’re not locked into your theme’s default design.

To begin, go to UAE > Header & Footer in your WordPress dashboard and click Add New.

Give your header a name and under Type of Template, choose Header.

Now here’s an important bit, Display On. This tells WordPress where your new header should appear. 

Want it across the whole site? Choose Entire Website. 

Just want it on blog posts or specific pages? You can set that too. 

UAE also lets you target specific user roles, which is a great option if you want a different header for logged-in users.

Once you’ve set that up, hit Publish and select the blue Edit with Elementor button to open the builder.

Step 2: Design Your Header Using Elementor

Now you’re in familiar Elementor territory. 

Let’s start by building the structure of your header.

Most sticky headers include:

• A logo (using the Site Logo widget)
• A navigation menu (via Advanced Navigation Menu)
• Optional elements like a call to action button, search icon, or even a mini cart

Customize your menu using standard Elementor tools until it’s exactly what you want to see.

Use the preview buttons at the top of the screen to test for tablet and mobile, then hit the pink Publish button at the top right to save everything.

Keep your layout clean and mobile-responsive. Make sure the outermost container includes all your header elements. 

This is the section you’ll apply the sticky behavior to later.

Tip: Use padding and column widths to control spacing, and don’t forget to preview your layout on tablet and mobile views as you go.

Step 3: Turn On Sticky Header Behavior

With your header layout in place, it’s time to make it sticky.

Click on the main container using the Structure window on the right of the Elementor screen.

In the panel on the left, navigate to the Advanced tab and scroll down until you see UAE Sticky Header.

Toggle Enable Sticky Header to Yes.

That’s it, your header is now set to stick to the top of the screen as visitors scroll!

We’re not quite finished yet so don’t leave the editor.

Step 4: Customize the Sticky Behavior

UAE includes a suite of controls to fine-tune the experience, which is where we take our sticky header from functional to polished. 

Here are some settings worth exploring in that menu on the left:

Enable On
Choose whether the sticky header should appear on desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three. 

This is useful if you want a different behavior on smaller screens.

You’ll see small gray boxes for Desktop, Tablet, Mobile. 

Select the X next to one to stop using the sticky header for that device.

Scroll behavior
You can enable the Hide on Scroll Down option to keep the header out of the way while a visitor reads but brings it back instantly when they start scrolling up.

Useful for content-heavy sites or blogs.

Appearance tweaks
Want your header to really stand out once it becomes sticky? 

UAE Pro lets you:

• Set the menu to transparent so it doesn’t dominate the screen
• Add a background color, great if your original header is transparent
• Add a subtle shadow or border for separation
• Control the transition effect for a smoother visual shift

These small changes help keep the sticky header feeling intentional rather than intrusive.

You could also explore options in:

• UAE – Display Conditions
• Motion Effects
• Sticky Header Effects

We won’t bore you with every single setting and detail here as experimenting is part of the fun!

Step 5: Save and Test Across Devices

Once you’re happy with the design and behavior, click Update to save your changes.

Then visit your site and scroll around. 

(Please don’t judge us on the design, we wanted something bold to clearly illustrate how everything works 🙂)

Make sure:

• The sticky header appears as expected
• It doesn’t overlap important content
• Any scroll-based transitions look smooth
• Mobile views are working well, especially if you have a hamburger menu or a mobile-specific layout

If you enable the hide on scroll option, test that the header disappears and reappears naturally as you move up and down the page.

Tip: If something looks off, double-check that you applied the sticky settings to the top container and not to an inner column or widget.

Final Thoughts

A sticky header might seem like a small design feature, but it does a lot of heavy lifting, especially on content-rich or conversion-focused websites. 

It helps visitors find their way, stay engaged, and click where you want them to click.

With Ultimate Addons for Elementor, you can skip the complexity of code and build a beautiful sticky header that reflects your brand and enhances your user experience.

If you ever want to get fancy, combine a sticky header with motion effects, conditional visibility, or even dynamic content for a truly customized experience.

It only takes a few clicks and can make a serious difference to visitor engagement.

Ready to give it a try? We can’t wait to see what you create!

Download UAE Pro today!