# Better Smooth Scroll

> Better Smooth Scroll has 10+ active installs, a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Better Smooth Scroll works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**A fast, lightweight JS library for enriched scrolling APIs with smooth-scrolling, callbacks, and more features.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,583
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mahesh Thorat (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maheshmthorat/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-smooth-scroll/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [better-smooth-scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/better-smooth-scroll/) | #1 | 1 |
| [bettersmoothscroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bettersmoothscroll/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll/) | >100 | 190 |
| [scrolleffect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scrolleffect/) | #1 | 1 |
| [SmoothScroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smoothscroll/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| better-smooth-scroll | #6 | 336 |
| bettersmoothscroll | #1 | 1 |
| scroll | >100 | 4,646 |
| scrolleffect | #1 | 1 |
| SmoothScroll | #3 | 8 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Smooth Scroll free?
Yes. Better Smooth Scroll is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better Smooth Scroll safe to use in 2026?
Better Smooth Scroll works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Smooth Scroll?
Better Smooth Scroll is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,583 times since it launched in December 2022. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Smooth Scroll work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Smooth Scroll 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 Better Smooth Scroll need?
Better Smooth Scroll requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Better Smooth Scroll last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 18, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Better Smooth Scroll?
Better Smooth Scroll is developed and maintained by Mahesh Thorat.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-smooth-scroll/ · Generated 2026-10-20 14:51 UTC by PageForge