ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered by Lenis)
Smooth scrolling for WordPress powered by the Lenis JavaScript library.
Use with caution
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| lenis | #2 |
| scroll | >100 |
| smooth scroll | #32 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered by L…
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered by Lenis) replaces the default browser scrolling with a smooth, fluid, inertia-based scrolling experience powered by the Lenis scrolling engine.
This plugin enables smooth scrolling in WordPress using the Lenis JavaScript library. This plugin is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Lenis project.
Key Features
- Smooth Inertia Scrolling — Natural, frame-synced scroll animations
- Smooth Anchor Links — Automatically smooths all anchor navigation (#links)
- Fixed Header Support — Auto-detects sticky/fixed headers and offsets scroll targets
- GSAP ScrollTrigger Compatibility — Syncs with GSAP animations automatically
- Scroll-to-Top Support — Universal detection of scroll-to-top buttons across themes
- Conflict Detection — Warns about existing smooth scroll CSS or libraries
- Accessibility — Focus management after smooth scroll for keyboard/screen reader users
- Dynamic Content — Handles AJAX content, page builders, and lazy-loaded sections
- Admin Settings — Full control over scroll duration, smoothness, header offset, and more
Universal Theme Compatibility
Works with all WordPress themes including:
- Kadence
- Astra
- GeneratePress
- Flavor
- Flavor starter
- OceanWP
- Elementor-based themes
- Gutenberg block themes
- Custom themes
- Page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, Bricks)
Performance
- No jQuery dependency
- Single requestAnimationFrame loop
- Lightweight architecture (~12KB total)
- Defers to GSAP ticker when available (no double RAF)
Installation
- Upload the
scalinghawk-smooth-scrollfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings → Smooth Scroll to configure options.
- That’s it — smooth scrolling is now active.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with my theme?
Yes. The plugin is designed to be completely theme-independent. It works with all standard WordPress themes and page builders.
Will this conflict with GSAP animations?
No. When GSAP and ScrollTrigger are detected on the page, the plugin automatically syncs the scroll position with ScrollTrigger and uses GSAP’s ticker instead of its own animation loop.
Can I disable smooth scrolling on mobile?
Yes. Go to Settings → Smooth Scroll → Mobile & Touch and check “Disable on Mobile”.
My anchor links scroll behind the fixed header. How do I fix this?
Go to Settings → Smooth Scroll → Navigation & Anchors and either: – Set a manual “Fixed Header Offset” value in pixels, or – Enable “Auto-Detect Header Height” to let the plugin detect your header automatically.
What happens if another smooth scroll plugin is active?
The plugin includes conflict detection. It will log a warning in the browser console and override conflicting CSS scroll-behavior: smooth rules.
Can I use Lenis’s `data-lenis-prevent` attribute?
Yes. Add data-lenis-prevent to any element where you want to disable smooth scrolling (e.g., custom scrollable containers).
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial public release
- Smooth inertia scrolling powered by Lenis
- Smooth anchor navigation support
- Fixed and sticky header offset handling
- GSAP ScrollTrigger compatibility
- Mobile and touch device controls
- Accessibility-focused scroll behavior
- Dynamic content and AJAX compatibility
- Universal scroll-to-top button support
- Admin settings panel for customization
- Conflict detection for existing smooth scroll implementations
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FAQ
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powered…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… free?
Yes. ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… safe to use in 2026?
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe…?
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 408 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… work with WordPress 7.1?
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… need?
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 27, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe…?
ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… is developed and maintained by Muhammad Aslam.
What are the best alternatives to ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe…?
The most popular alternatives to ScalingHawk Smooth Scroll (Powe… are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima… (90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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