SC Scrollup – Lightweight Scroll to Top Button
A lightweight, customizable, and GDPR-friendly 'Scroll to Top' button plugin. Enhances UX with smooth scrolling and Font Awesome icons.
Use with caution
SC Scrollup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SC Scrollup stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| customizable | >100 |
| Multi color scrollup | #1 |
| scroll to top | >100 |
| scrollup | #1 |
| Smoothly scroll up | #22 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About SC Scrollup
From the official readme · v1.6.5Description
SC Scrollup – The Extremely Lightweight and Customizable Back-to-Top Solution for WordPress
The SC Scrollup plugin is designed to instantly improve user experience (UX) on any WordPress website by adding a smooth, highly responsive scroll to top button. Unlike bloated alternatives, SC Scrollup focuses on extreme performance and customization, ensuring your page load times remain fast while giving you total control over the design.
Why Choose SC Scrollup?
- Performance-First: It’s one of the most lightweight scroll up plugins available, with minimal impact on your page speed.
- Full Customization: Easily change the button’s appearance, size, position, and animation to perfectly match your site’s theme.
- GDPR/Privacy Ready: Since we do not load external files (like Font Awesome or Google Fonts) from remote CDNs, it supports GDPR compliance and site privacy.
- Accessibility (A11Y): Built with best practices to ensure all users can easily navigate back to the top of the page.
Key Features
- Extremely Lightweight & Fast
- Unlimited Color Schemes: Customize the button and background colors.
- Integrated Font Awesome Icons: Select from a massive library of modern icons.
- Fully Responsive: Works perfectly on desktops, tablets, and mobiles.
- Easy Configuration: Simple settings accessible directly from the WordPress dashboard.
Contributing
This is an open-source project, and we actively encourage contributions from the community—whether it’s improving documentation, proposing new features, or fixing bugs.
View the source code on GitHub
Installation
Installing the SC Scrollup plugin is fast and simple.
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “SC Scrollup”.
- Click “Install Now” next to the plugin.
- Click “Activate”.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Upload the
sc-scrollupfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory via FTP. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Configuration
After activation, customize the button by going to:
Settings > ScrollUP
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is this plugin truly lightweight?
A: Yes. It is built using minimal JavaScript and CSS, ensuring it loads quickly and doesn’t slow down your website.
Q: Are external assets used (like CDNs)?
A: No. All necessary assets, including icons, are self-hosted within the plugin package. This makes the plugin GDPR compliant and avoids security risks associated with third-party servers.
Q: Where can I report bugs or suggest features?
A: The best place to report bugs or seek help is the dedicated Support Forum on WordPress.org (→ https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sc-scrollup/).
Changelog
1.0
- Initial Release: Launched the first public version of the plugin.
1.5
- New Feature: Added a variety of new icons to the library for more selection.
- Enhancement: Expanded customization options, giving users greater control over the plugin’s appearance and behavior.
1.6
- Fix: Addressed a minor compatibility issue specifically related to WordPress 6.8.
- New Feature: Added icon size control options.
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FAQ
SC Scrollup: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is SC Scrollup free?
Yes. SC Scrollup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SC Scrollup safe to use in 2026?
SC Scrollup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SC Scrollup?
SC Scrollup is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,346 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does SC Scrollup work with WordPress 7.1?
SC Scrollup is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does SC Scrollup need?
SC Scrollup requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was SC Scrollup last updated?
The latest version, 1.6.5, was released on October 12, 2025 (12 months ago).
Who makes SC Scrollup?
SC Scrollup is developed and maintained by Stylish Creativity.
What are the best alternatives to SC Scrollup?
The most popular alternatives to SC Scrollup are Simple Cookie Notification… (1K+ installs), Edit My Breadcrumb (20+ installs) and fullscreen Menu (10+ installs).
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