Auto Scrolling Testimonials
Add testimonials and show them in an auto-scrolling list, in a widget or with a shortcode.
Solid choice
Auto Scrolling Testimonials is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 3 reviews
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Auto Scrolling Testimonials stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| reviews | >100 |
| scrolling | #42 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| testimonials | #86 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 3 reviews
About Auto Scrolling Testimonials
From the official readme · v2.0.0Description
Auto Scrolling Testimonials adds a Testimonials section to your admin. Add each testimonial with a name and website, then show them:
- in the “Auto Scrolling Testimonials” widget, which scrolls upwards automatically;
- anywhere with the
[astlist]shortcode, as a list or as a scrolling ticker.
Accessible by design: scrolling pauses on hover and keyboard focus, there is a pause button, and nothing moves for visitors who have turned on “reduce motion” on their device. No jQuery needed.
Shortcode
[astlist nop="5" order="rand"] shows a list of testimonials.
[astlist nop="6" scroll="yes" visible="3" title="What our clients say"] shows a scrolling ticker.
nop– number of testimonials, 1 to 50. Default: 5.order–DESC(newest first),ASC(oldest first) orrand. Default:DESC.scroll–yesfor the scrolling ticker. Default:no.visible– testimonials visible at once in the ticker. Default: 3.length– maximum characters per testimonial in the ticker. Default: 150.title– heading above the ticker.
Installation
- In your WordPress admin go to Plugins > Add New, search for “Auto Scrolling Testimonials”, then install and activate it.
- Go to AST Testimonials > Add New and add a few testimonials.
- Add the
[astlist]shortcode to a page, or add the widget under Appearance > Widgets.
Frequently asked questions
Will my testimonials, widgets and shortcodes survive the update to 2.0.0?
Yes. Testimonials, their Name and Website fields, widget settings and the [astlist] shortcode are unchanged.
My theme’s custom CSS no longer applies
Version 2.0.0 uses classes instead of IDs: #newsticker-demo is now .ast-scroller and #osttestimonials is now .osttestimonials.
Changelog
Security and PHP 8 compatibility update. Replaces the old jQuery carousel with an accessible scroller.
2.0.0
- Security: the Name and Website fields are now saved with a nonce and permission check, and all output is escaped.
- Fixed fatal errors on PHP 8 (removed
create_function). - New scrolling ticker without jQuery or jCarouselLite, with pause on hover/focus, a pause button and reduced-motion support.
- New
scroll,visible,lengthandtitleshortcode attributes, so the ticker also works in block themes. - Fixed “Read more” and website links, and website addresses saved without
https://. - Styles and scripts load only where testimonials are shown.
- Testimonials are available in the block editor.
- Now requires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4 or later. Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
- License changed to GPLv2 or later.
1.1
- Improved performance.
- Fixed some bugs.
For developers
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FAQ
Auto Scrolling Testimonials: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Auto Scrolling Testimonials free?
Yes. Auto Scrolling Testimonials is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Auto Scrolling Testimonials safe to use in 2026?
Auto Scrolling Testimonials is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Auto Scrolling Testimonials?
Auto Scrolling Testimonials is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,357 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does Auto Scrolling Testimonials work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Auto Scrolling Testimonials up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Auto Scrolling Testimonials need?
Auto Scrolling Testimonials requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Auto Scrolling Testimonials last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on September 16, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes Auto Scrolling Testimonials?
Auto Scrolling Testimonials is developed and maintained by OpenSource Technologies Inc..
What are the best alternatives to Auto Scrolling Testimonials?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Scrolling Testimonials are Rich Showcase for Google Re… (100K+ installs), Reviews Feed (100K+ installs) and Site Reviews (60K+ installs).
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