With project deadlines looming jQuery plugins can help add a lot of functionality in little to no time.
Here is a list of 10 extremely useful jQuery plugins.
Superfish
Should call this one lifesaver. This one is a little more than a plugin. It is a whole menu system. It makes pain in the butt menus easy. I’ve used this one a fair amount.
HoverIntent Plugin
If you’re doing anything fancy on your navigation this is a must have. It simply adds a delay before triggering the hover event handler. In terms of menus, this means that your submenu won’t pop out when a user accidentally scrolls over it. A must have for horizontal menus.
Bgiframe Plugin
This one fixes a lot of problems with z-index and form inputs, with little to no effort.
Tablesorter
It wouldn’t be a project unless there was a last minute request. This one saved my life a couple times. For that I salute you Tablesorter. (It’s a plugin that sorts your tables)
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Cycle
This plugin is a slide show for your images. It has more transitions than you’ll ever use, and a lot of options for customizing.
jQuery Easing Plugin
This adds a little flair to your jQuery transitions and ultimately make your website stand out from the crowd.
jQuery ThickBox Plugin
There are thousands of lightbox plugins out there. This one is my favorite for jQuery.
Curvy Corners
When designers make it there mission to make the roundest website every, this will save you, and you will thank Curvy Corners.
jQuery Media Plugin
Want to add media to your website? No prob. Plug this bad boy in and you’ll be soaking in the rays in no time.
PNGFix
This tops my list of most used plugins. Until IE6 disappears, this one is a staple for me.
