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Troubleshooting Sticky Header Logo Shrinking Issues in Elementor

30 threads Sep 16, 2025 Plugin → Sticky header effects for elementor

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Why Is My Sticky Header Logo Shrinking Incorrectly?

Many users of the 'Sticky Header Effects for Elementor' plugin encounter a common but frustrating problem: the logo shrinking feature doesn't behave as expected. Based on community reports, issues range from logos shrinking to 0px, not shrinking at all, or causing layout shifts. This guide will help you diagnose and fix the most common logo shrinking problems.

Common Causes and Their Solutions

1. Using Third-Party or Incompatible Widgets

The Problem: The shrink feature is designed to work specifically with Elementor's native Image Widget or Site Logo Widget. If you are using a logo widget from another plugin (e.g., 'Header, Footer & Blocks for Elementor'), the shrinking effect will likely not work.

The Solution: Replace the third-party widget with one of Elementor's built-in widgets. Navigate to your header template in the Elementor editor, delete the current logo widget, and insert a standard Elementor Image Widget or Site Logo Widget.

2. Known Plugin Bugs and Updates

The Problem: Historical updates to the plugin have occasionally introduced and re-introduced bugs related to logo shrinking. Users have reported issues after updating, where the logo shrinks to 0px, the header doesn't shrink with the logo, or responsive settings break.

The Solution: First, ensure your plugin is updated to the latest version, as the 'Sticky Header Effects for Elementor' team frequently releases patches. If a problem appears immediately after an update, check the official WordPress.org support forum for the plugin to see if others are reporting the same issue and if a new update is imminent. Clearing all caching (browser, site, and server) after an update is also a critical step.

3. CSS Conflicts and Custom Code

The Problem: Custom CSS from your theme, other plugins, or Elementor's own custom CSS settings can override the plugin's styling. This can result in logos being set to a fixed pixel width (e.g., width: 0px; or width: 100px !important;) instead of the intended percentage-based shrinkage.

The Solution: Use your browser's inspector tool (right-click > Inspect) to examine the logo. Look for inline styles or CSS rules that are setting a fixed width and overriding the plugin. A common fix is to add more specific CSS to counter the conflict. For example:

.she-header .elementor-image img {
    width: 70% !important;
}

Add this code to your theme's Additional CSS panel or directly in the Advanced tab of the logo widget.

4. Responsive Layout and Alignment Shifts

The Problem: When a logo shrinks, its container may not adjust its alignment, causing the logo to jump to the left or right. This is often due to the column alignment not being set to 'Center'.

The Solution: In the Elementor editor, select the column containing your logo widget. In the Column's Layout settings, set the Horizontal Align to Center. This ensures the logo remains centered regardless of its width.

5. Mobile-Specific Shrinking Issues

The Problem: You may want different shrink behavior on mobile devices, but the settings aren't working as intended. Sometimes, a logo sized for desktop will apply its shrinkage percentage to a mobile layout, making it too small.

The Solution: If you need to disable shrinking on mobile entirely, you may need to use custom CSS within media queries. For complex responsive control, a common community workaround is to disable the plugin's shrink feature and manually create the effect with custom CSS that targets specific screen sizes.

When All Else Fails

If you have tried all the solutions above and the issue persists, your specific scenario might require more targeted help. The independent community on the WordPress.org support forums is an excellent resource. When asking for help, be sure to provide a link to your site so others can inspect the issue directly.

Remember, troubleshooting often involves checking for conflicts with your theme and other plugins. Try temporarily switching to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-Four) and disabling other plugins to see if the problem resolves, which will help you identify the source of the conflict.

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