# NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top

> NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top has 100+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 121 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Add a smooth, fully customizable back to top button to your WordPress site — position, colors, icon and scroll speed, no code required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,233
- **Downloads (30 days):** 121 (-21.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 8.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** NsThemes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nsthemes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ns-smooth-scroll-back-to-top/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [back to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-to-top/) | #24 | 77 |
| [Back to Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-to-top-button/) | #4 | 11 |
| [scroll to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-to-top/) | #26 | 94 |
| [scroll top button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-top-button/) | #1 | 2 |
| [smooth scroll to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/smooth-scroll-to-top/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| back to top | #10 | 4,031 |
| Back to Top Button | #10 | 3,127 |
| scroll to top | #13 | 2,115 |
| scroll top button | #16 | 1,768 |
| smooth scroll to top | #8 | 444 |

## Version adoption

- 1.6: 87.9%
- 2.0: 12.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPFront Scroll Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpfront-scroll-top/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (142) | Aug 18, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/to-top/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (54) | May 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Smooth Back To Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-back-to-top-button/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Sep 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Floating Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-floating-menu/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (38) | Sep 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [jQuery Smooth Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-smooth-scroll/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 21, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Smooth Scroll Up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-scroll-up/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jan 18, 2019 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [Back To The Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-top-button/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Scroll Back To Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrollup-master/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (8) | Apr 15, 2025 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top safe to use in 2026?
NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top?
NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,233 times since it launched in September 2016. It was downloaded 121 times in the last 30 days.

### Does NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top need?
NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top requires PHP 8.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on August 24, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top?
NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top is developed and maintained by NsThemes.

### What are the best alternatives to NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top?
The most popular alternatives to NS Smooth Scroll Back to Top are WPFront Scroll Top (200K+ installs), To Top (60K+ installs) and Smooth Back To Top Button (40K+ installs).


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