Shift8 ScrollShot
Display tall screenshots inside a fixed-height scrolling frame.
Use with caution
Shift8 ScrollShot works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 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 & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release β each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Shift8 ScrollShot stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| animation | >100 |
| screenshot | >100 |
| scroll | >100 |
| scrollshot | #1 |
| viewport | >100 |
About Shift8 ScrollShot
From the official readme Β· v1.0.2Description
Shift8 ScrollShot turns a tall image into a scrolling screenshot preview. Add the wrapper and image classes, then adjust the behavior with data attributes. It works in regular templates, block markup, and most page builders.
Features:
- Automatic loop or scroll-linked movement
- Configurable pause timing
- Optional browser-style frame with traffic-light dots
- Per-instance configuration via data attributes
- Multiple independent instances on one page
- Respects
prefers-reduced-motion - No jQuery dependency
Usage
- Add a container element and give it the CSS class
s8-scrollshot. - Add an image inside that container and give the image the CSS class
s8-scrollshot__image. - (Optional) Add data attributes to the container or image to configure the behavior.
Data attributes can be placed on either the wrapper or the image. If the same attribute appears on both, the wrapper value takes priority.
Page Builder Setup
In visual builders such as Bricks or Elementor:
- Add a container or section element and apply the CSS class
s8-scrollshot. - Add an image element inside it and apply the CSS class
s8-scrollshot__image. - Use the builder’s custom attributes panel to add any
data-*attributes.
Plain HTML Example
<div class="s8-scrollshot" data-mode="auto" data-duration="15000">
<img class="s8-scrollshot__image" src="screenshot.png" alt="Screenshot">
</div><h3>Data Attributes</h3>
All configuration is done through HTML data attributes on the .s8-scrollshot container or the .s8-scrollshot__image element. Wrapper values take priority over image values.
data-mode–autoorscroll(default:auto)data-duration– Total cycle time in milliseconds (default:12000)data-end-pause– Hold time at top and bottom in milliseconds (default:1500)data-pause-on-hover–trueorfalse(default:true)data-reverse–trueorfalse, controls bounce direction (default:true)data-frame–noneorbrowser(default:none)data-viewport-height– Visible area height in pixels (default:700)data-viewport-width– Viewport width in pixels,0for auto (default:0)data-easing– Any CSS easing string (default:ease-in-out)
Installation
- Upload the
shift8-scrollshotfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
Does it require a specific page builder?
No. The plugin scans the DOM for .s8-scrollshot and .s8-scrollshot__image classes regardless of which theme or page builder rendered them. It works with Bricks, Elementor, Gutenberg blocks, hand-coded HTML, or any other setup.
Can I have multiple instances on one page?
Yes. Each .s8-scrollshot instance is independent.
What happens if my image is shorter than the viewport?
The image stays static.
How do I control the width?
Set a width on the container element, or use the data-viewport-width attribute with a pixel value. The image fills the viewport width by default.
How do I make the scroll slower?
Increase data-duration. For a slow scroll, try 15000 or 20000 (15-20 seconds per cycle). Also increase data-end-pause for longer holds at each end.
Changelog
Improves frontend data attribute handling.
1.0.2
- Harden data attribute parsing and animation setup.
1.0.1
- Move runtime CSS and JavaScript to
frontend-assets. - Add WordPress.org plugin page assets.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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Live data from WordPress.org Β· checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Shift8 ScrollShot free?
Yes. Shift8 ScrollShot is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Shift8 ScrollShot safe to use in 2026?
Shift8 ScrollShot works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Shift8 ScrollShot?
Shift8 ScrollShot is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 366 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Shift8 ScrollShot work with WordPress 7.1?
Shift8 ScrollShot 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 Shift8 ScrollShot need?
Shift8 ScrollShot requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Shift8 ScrollShot last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 13, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes Shift8 ScrollShot?
Shift8 ScrollShot is developed and maintained by shift8.
What are the best alternatives to Shift8 ScrollShot?
The most popular alternatives to Shift8 ScrollShot are Blocks Animation: CSS Anima⦠(90K+ installs), Greenshift (70K+ installs) and UiCore Animate (40K+ installs).
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