# Gene Scroll Hero – Video Background Hero that Plays as You Scroll

> Gene Scroll Hero has <10 active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Gene Scroll Hero works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Turn your homepage into a scene from a film. Add a background video that plays as visitors scroll — with your headline over it. No code.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 777
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (-7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 3.6.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** onecraftne (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/onecraftne/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gene-section-builder/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cinematic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cinematic/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hero](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hero/) | #12 | 24 |
| [hero block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hero-block/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll/) | >100 | 190 |
| [video background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/video-background/) | #11 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cinematic | #31 | 73 |
| hero | >100 | 1,013 |
| hero block | >100 | 717 |
| scroll | >100 | 4,618 |
| video background | >100 | 2,261 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Gene Scroll Hero safe to use in 2026?
Gene Scroll Hero works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Gene Scroll Hero?
Gene Scroll Hero is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 777 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Gene Scroll Hero work with WordPress 7.1?
Gene Scroll Hero 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 Gene Scroll Hero need?
Gene Scroll Hero requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Gene Scroll Hero last updated?
The latest version, 3.6.2, was released on July 15, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Gene Scroll Hero?
Gene Scroll Hero is developed and maintained by onecraftne.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gene-section-builder/ · Generated 2026-10-19 08:20 UTC by PageForge