# SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations

> SmartParallax has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 257 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SmartParallax is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Scroll-linked parallax & scroll animation effects for WordPress — no coding required. Just add a CSS class. Works with Gutenberg and Elementor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,381
- **Downloads (30 days):** 257 (-13.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** smartparallax (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/smartparallax/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartparallax/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [parallax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parallax/) | #10 | 27 |
| [parallax background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parallax-background/) | #3 | 5 |
| [parallax scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parallax-scroll/) | #2 | 2 |
| [scroll animation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-animation/) | #5 | 16 |
| [scroll effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-effect/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| parallax | #9 | 266 |
| parallax background | #10 | 207 |
| parallax scroll | #3 | 147 |
| scroll animation | #14 | 1,159 |
| scroll effect | #11 | 1,041 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 75.2%
- 1.0: 24.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced WordPress Backgrounds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-backgrounds/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Aug 26, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Illdy Companion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/illdy-companion/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 7, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Parallax Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallax-image/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (10) | Nov 15, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 4 | [Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adamrob-parallax-scroll/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (21) | Mar 9, 2019 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Hot Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hot-blocks/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-simple-jquery-parallax-background/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 25, 2014 | 38/100 |
| 7 | [Parallax Scrolling Enllax.js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallax-scrolling-enllax-js/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 18, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Parallaxer for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallaxer-for-elementor/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 28, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 9 | [Parallax Scroll – Parallax Scrolling Backgrounds & Call to Action WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallax-scroll-wp/) | 200+ | — | Jul 9, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 11 | [Image Parallax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-parallax/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Jun 16, 2014 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SmartParallax safe to use in 2026?
SmartParallax is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SmartParallax?
SmartParallax is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,381 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 257 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SmartParallax work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SmartParallax up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### When was SmartParallax last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes SmartParallax?
SmartParallax is developed and maintained by smartparallax.

### What are the best alternatives to SmartParallax?
The most popular alternatives to SmartParallax are Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs), Illdy Companion (6K+ installs) and Parallax Image (2K+ installs).


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