# Scroll Text Widget

> Scroll Text Widget has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Scroll Text Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Scroll Text Widget help you showcase your News, content, important notices on the website with scrolling up text.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 15,852
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+32.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 22, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brijesh Mishra (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brijeshmkt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/scroll-text-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [scrolling text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scrolling-text/) | #4 | 13 |
| [text vertical scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-vertical-scroll/) | #2 | 2 |
| [vertical scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vertical-scroll/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| scrolling text | >100 | 1,390 |
| text vertical scroll | >100 | 536 |
| vertical scroll | >100 | 645 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [MarqueeX – Smooth Marquee Slider, News Ticker & Post Marquee for Block Editor & Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marqueex/) | 800+ | — | Oct 7, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Text Scroll Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/text-scrolling-widget/) | 400+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Mar 16, 2022 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Marquix – Marquee, Scrolling Text & Logo Carousel for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marquix-for-elementor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Dropdown and scrollable Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dropdown-and-scrollable-text/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | May 21, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Announceo – Scrolling Notification Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announceo-scrolling-notification-bar/) | 100+ | — | Dec 18, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 7 | [Scrolling Text Module for Beaver Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrolling-text-module-for-beaver-builder/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 9, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [OXP Breaking News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oxp-breaking-news-ticker/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 12, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 9 | [Announcement Notification Bar – Notification Top Bar & Sticky Call to Action Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/announcement-notification-bar/) | 50+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Marquezy – Marquee Block & Announcement Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marquezy/) | 20+ | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 11 | [Shif News Ticker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shif-news-ticker/) | <10 | — | May 31, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Scroll Text Widget safe to use in 2026?
Scroll Text Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Scroll Text Widget?
Scroll Text Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,852 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Scroll Text Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Scroll Text Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Scroll Text Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on January 22, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Scroll Text Widget?
Scroll Text Widget is developed and maintained by Brijesh Mishra.

### What are the best alternatives to Scroll Text Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Scroll Text Widget are MarqueeX (800+ installs), Text Scroll Widget (400+ installs) and Marquix (200+ installs).


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