Minimalista: The Essential Template for Joomla 4 and Joomla 5
If you're looking for a simple and functional template for your Joomla site, Minimalista might be the ideal solution. Developed for Joomla 4 and Joomla 5, this template is designed to be minimalist, without unnecessary extra features, focusing on the essentials for an efficient and easy-to-manage website.
Main Features:
- Custom Overrides: Includes overrides for menu layouts and module styles, as well as basic files for error pages, offline mode, and component layout.
- Flexible Settings: In the admin panel, you can adjust the width of the side columns, set the default device for column widths, choose between container or container-fluid, and configure an off-canvas menu with loading mode options and button positions.
- Custom Code Support: Easily add your own CSS and JS files, along with customizations directly in the <head> and <body> sections.
- New Features: The template allows you to create infinite positions for modules before and after the main component and header, as well as offering support for Open Graph Meta Tags for social media sharing. Another highlight is the ability to use placeholders to automatically display the current year in modules.
- Standard Integrations: By default, Minimalista comes with Bootstrap and Font Awesome, but you can choose to use Joomla's versions or none at all.
Why Choose Minimalista?
Minimalista is perfect for those who want a template that offers complete control, allowing for advanced customizations without complications. Whether you’re an experienced developer or someone who just wants a functional site with minimal effort, Minimalista is an excellent choice. It provides the flexibility you need to create a beautiful, responsive, and fast website.
If you value simplicity and efficiency but still want the option to customize your site when necessary, Minimalista might be the ideal template for you. Enjoy the ease of use and power of customization to create a site that perfectly fits your needs.
Mini Tutorial: How to Customize the Minimalista Template
Step 1: Install the Template
- Access the Joomla admin panel.
- Navigate to Extensions > Manage > Install.
- Upload the Minimalista template ZIP file and click Upload & Install.
Step 2: Configure Basic Settings
- Go to Extensions > Templates > Styles.
- Select the Minimalista template.
- Configure the following options as needed:
- Column Width: Set the default width for the left and right columns using Bootstrap breakpoints.
- Container Width: Choose between container and container-fluid.
- Off-Canvas Settings: Adjust the loading mode and the position of the open and close buttons.
- Logo and Favicon: Upload your logo and favicon.
Step 3: Add Custom CSS and JS Files
- Place your custom CSS files in the css directory (e.g., custom-anyname.css).
- Place your custom JS files in the js directory (e.g., custom-anyname.js).
- For responsive styles, add them to the responsive.css file in the css directory.
Step 4: Add Custom Code to the Template
- In the template settings, add custom code in the <head> section.
- You can also insert custom code after the opening <body> tag and before the closing </body> tag.
Step 5: Configure Custom Positions
- In the Joomla admin panel, go to Extensions > Templates > Styles and select the Minimalista template.
- Navigate to the positions tab and add the positions you want, configuring their width according to Bootstrap breakpoints.
- Place multiple positions in the same section as needed.
Step 6: Use the New Features
- To add new positions before and after the component or header, go to Extensions > Templates > Styles.
- Use the {minimalista-year} placeholder within the module content to automatically display the current year.
Step 7: Save and Apply
- After completing your settings and customizations, save your changes.
- Set Minimalista as the default template to apply it to your site.