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title: "How to Add Parallax Effect to a Container in WordPress?"
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# How to Add Parallax Effect to a Container in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks Container block adds a parallax effect to a section in WordPress when it is installed and activated.
- Style > Background Deep Layer uses Creative Image, Normal Background Image, and the Scroll Parallax toggle to create the scrolling parallax background effect.
- Special Image Hover Effects offers Parallax Tilt Effect and Parallax Move Effect on mouse hover, while Fit To Screen height and Auto Moving Background Image do not work with parallax.

Do you want to add a parallax effect to a container in WordPress? The parallax effect creates an illusion of depth and immersion by moving background and foreground elements at different speeds. Adding this effect to a container in WordPress can enhance the overall look and feel of a website, making it more engaging and dynamic for visitors.

With the Container block from the Nexter Blocks, you can easily add a parallax effect to a section in WordPress.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Container block,* [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-a-container-in-wordpress/).

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-container/)

Add the Container block to the page and follow the steps -

1. After setting the appropriate container width select **Min Height** from the **Height** dropdown and set a min-height.

You can also use the Default height if you have enough content in the section.

> *Note: The parallax effect will not work with the Fit To Screen height option.*

2. Then go to **Style** > **Background Deep Layer**.

3. Select **Creative Image** from the **Select Background Option** dropdown.

4. Then add our image from the **Background Image** section and do the necessary background image settings.

5. After that select **Normal Background Image** from the **Background Effect** dropdown.

> *Note: The Auto Moving Background Image option will automatically move the background image based on your settings. You can’t use the parallax effect with this option.*

From the **Special Image Hover Effects** dropdown, you can add different parallax effects on mouse hover. Here you’ll find two options - 

- **Parallax Tilt Effect** - To add a parallax tilt effect on mouse hover.

- **Parallax Move Effect** - To add a parallax move effect on mouse hover.

6. Finally enable the **Scroll Parallax** toggle.

Now you’ll see a parallax background effect as you scroll.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Why is the parallax effect not working on my WordPress container?**
A: The two most common blockers on this page are the height setting and the background mode. Parallax will not work with Fit To Screen height, and it also won’t work if you use Auto Moving Background Image. The container needs a Min Height or, if the section already has enough content, Default height. Nexter Blocks Container handles the effect, so those settings have to line up for the scroll motion to show.

**Q: What do I need before adding a parallax effect to a container in WordPress?**
A: Nexter Blocks must be installed and activated first, because the Container block is part of Nexter Blocks. The tutorial also assumes you are working inside a WordPress page with a Container block already added. That matters because the parallax controls live inside the block settings, not in a separate plugin panel.

**Q: Can I use a parallax effect on a section that already has a lot of content?**
A: Default height can work if the section already has enough content, so you do not always need to force a custom min-height. The key is that the container needs enough vertical space for the scroll-based motion to be noticeable. If the section is too short, the effect has less room to read visually.

**Q: What is the difference between Parallax Tilt Effect and Parallax Move Effect?**
A: Both options sit under Special Image Hover Effects and both create parallax behavior on mouse hover, but they behave differently. Parallax Tilt Effect adds a tilt-style response, while Parallax Move Effect adds movement on hover. That makes Tilt better when you want a subtle depth feel and Move better when you want more visible motion.

**Q: Does this parallax setup work with scroll effects or only on hover?**
A: It supports both. The Scroll Parallax toggle creates the background effect as you scroll, while Special Image Hover Effects gives you mouse-hover parallax options like Parallax Tilt Effect and Parallax Move Effect. That split matters because scroll motion and hover motion solve different design problems.

**Q: Where can I see the Container block details before using it for parallax?**
A: The page points to two useful references: the complete feature overview documentation at [click here](https://nexterwp.com/docs/add-a-container-in-wordpress/) and the [LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-container/). Those links are useful when you want to confirm how Nexter Blocks Container is set up before applying background deep layer and scroll parallax settings.