Fancy Roller Scroller
This simple plugin alows you to easly manage and implement a rolling text list.
Consider an alternative
Fancy Roller Scroller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fancy Roller Scroller stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| moving effect | #78 |
| rolling | #70 |
| scroll | >100 |
| scrolling | >100 |
| text animation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Fancy Roller Scroller
From the official readme · v1.4.1Description
The plugin lets you have a title above your list with words or phrases below rotating in a scrolling rotation.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
1) Install the plugin on your site through the ‘add plugin’ menu.
2) Click ‘Activate’.
3) go to ‘Settings’ a new entry should appear for ‘Fancy Roller Scroller’.
4) On this page you can enter the contents of your list and push ‘Save’.
5) The shortcode [fancy_roller_scroller] can be placed on any page or post to imbed your new scroller.
6) CSS classes are provided with the list items ‘.frs-list-item’ and the top text ‘frs-top-text’ use these to target your styles!
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin Free
Yes.
What about support?
Create a support ticket at WordPress forum and I will take care of any issue.
Changelog
- Major improvements to user interface.
- Style overhaul of settings pannel.
- Updated tags so that more people can more easily find this gem of a plugin!
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
Fancy Roller Scroller: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Fancy Roller Scroller free?
Yes. Fancy Roller Scroller is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fancy Roller Scroller safe to use in 2026?
Fancy Roller Scroller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fancy Roller Scroller?
Fancy Roller Scroller is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,947 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fancy Roller Scroller work with WordPress 7.1?
Fancy Roller Scroller is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Fancy Roller Scroller need?
Fancy Roller Scroller requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Fancy Roller Scroller last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on November 6, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Fancy Roller Scroller?
Fancy Roller Scroller is developed and maintained by Thomas K Landis.
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