# JS-SWITCH

> JS-SWITCH has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** JS-SWITCH shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This Plugin is based on jQuery and CSS and Working on jQuery.This Plugin is useful for Users who Want a Scrollbox like Slider. This Plugin is work like a scrollbox that scroll the images with in the box horizontally.I…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,219
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+55.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 29, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Abhayjain (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abhayjain/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/js-switch/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [horizontal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal/) | #5 | 10 |
| [Hover Effective](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hover-effective/) | #1 | 1 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 410 |
| [Scrollbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scrollbox/) | #1 | 1 |
| [slider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/slider/) | >100 | 640 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| horizontal | >100 | 1,788 |
| Hover Effective | >100 | 188 |
| responsive | >100 | 10,000 |
| Scrollbox | #2 | 2 |
| slider | >100 | 3,797 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Timeline History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/timeline-history/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Dec 19, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 2 | [rss scroller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-scroller/) | 100+ | 4/5 (2) | Dec 1, 2022 | 29/100 |
| 3 | [Horizontal motion gallery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-motion-gallery/) | 50+ | 1/5 (2) | Dec 1, 2022 | 20/100 |
| 4 | [ScrollTick](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrolltick/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 15, 2018 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Mhr Post Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mhr-post-ticker/) | 10+ | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 7 | [RP News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rp-news-ticker/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Horizontal Admin Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-admin-menu/) | 10+ | — | Sep 17, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Horizontal Tabs Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-tabs/) | 10+ | — | Aug 25, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Horizon Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizon-scroll/) | <10 | — | Jan 19, 2025 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is JS-SWITCH free?
Yes. JS-SWITCH is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is JS-SWITCH safe to use in 2026?
JS-SWITCH shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use JS-SWITCH?
JS-SWITCH is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,219 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does JS-SWITCH work with WordPress 7.1?
JS-SWITCH is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was JS-SWITCH last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 29, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes JS-SWITCH?
JS-SWITCH is developed and maintained by Abhayjain.

### What are the best alternatives to JS-SWITCH?
The most popular alternatives to JS-SWITCH are Timeline History (500+ installs), rss scroller (100+ installs) and Horizontal motion gallery (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-switch/ · Generated 2026-10-07 09:23 UTC by PageForge