# AKAVA ScrollTop – Back to Top, Reading Progress & Smart Positioning

> AKAVA ScrollTop has 20+ active installs and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 58/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** AKAVA ScrollTop works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

**Free WordPress back-to-top button with reading progress, smart collision detection for chat widgets, accessibility and RTL support.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 211
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (-47.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 58/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** AKAVA (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/akava/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/akava-back-to-top/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [back to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-to-top/) | #44 | 77 |
| [progress bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/progress-bar/) | #19 | 76 |
| [reading progress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reading-progress/) | #2 | 19 |
| [rtl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rtl/) | #23 | 62 |
| [scroll to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-to-top/) | #41 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| back to top | #52 | 4,008 |
| progress bar | >100 | 2,284 |
| reading progress | #32 | 568 |
| rtl | >100 | 1,541 |
| scroll to top | >100 | 2,101 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPFront Scroll Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpfront-scroll-top/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (142) | Aug 18, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/to-top/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (54) | May 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Smooth Back To Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-back-to-top-button/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Sep 6, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Floating Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-floating-menu/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (38) | Sep 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [jQuery Smooth Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-smooth-scroll/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 21, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Smooth Scroll Up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-scroll-up/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jan 18, 2019 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [Back To The Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-top-button/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Scroll Back To Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrollup-master/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (8) | Apr 15, 2025 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AKAVA ScrollTop free?
Yes. AKAVA ScrollTop is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AKAVA ScrollTop safe to use in 2026?
AKAVA ScrollTop works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AKAVA ScrollTop?
AKAVA ScrollTop is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 211 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AKAVA ScrollTop work with WordPress 7.1?
AKAVA ScrollTop is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does AKAVA ScrollTop need?
AKAVA ScrollTop requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AKAVA ScrollTop last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 17, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes AKAVA ScrollTop?
AKAVA ScrollTop is developed and maintained by AKAVA.

### What are the best alternatives to AKAVA ScrollTop?
The most popular alternatives to AKAVA ScrollTop are WPFront Scroll Top (200K+ installs), To Top (60K+ installs) and Smooth Back To Top Button (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akava-back-to-top/ · Generated 2026-10-13 10:02 UTC by PageForge