Smoothscroller
This plugin adds a smooth scroll effect to anchor links on the same page. Options to add the effect globally or on certain posts/pages.
Solid choice
Smoothscroller is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (500+ active installs)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Smoothscroller stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anchor | #25 |
| links | >100 |
| scroll | >100 |
| smooth | #17 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 7 reviews
About Smoothscroller
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
This plugin adds a smooth scroll effect motion to anchor links on the same page.
You can apply the effect to all posts/pages or certain posts/pages and adjust scroll speed.
The links are bound by the id attribute.
For the source/origin element, link to the target like so, with a href attribute of the target id <a href="#example"></a>
For the target element, you give it a corresponding id attribute like so – <h2 id="example">the target</h2>
Usage
The settings are found via the dashboard Settings > Smoothscroller
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Select to apply to all post and pages
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Select to have on home page only
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Select to have on certain pages only
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Select to have on certain posts only
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Choose the speed of the scroll
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin:
- Upload the
smoothscrollerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Options are in Settings => Smoothscroller
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a link on the same page
The links are bound by the id attribute. For the source/origin element, link to the target like so, with a href attribute of the target id For the target element, you give it a corresponding id attribute like so – the target
Changelog
1.2.1
- Changed the default scroll duration from 200 ms to 800 ms.
1.2.0
- Tested with WordPress 7.1.
- Replaced the legacy CDN-hosted jQuery scrolling libraries with a local, dependency-free script.
- Added reduced-motion support and keyboard focus handling for improved accessibility.
- Fixed Front/Home Page targeting when individual page or post IDs are also saved.
- Hardened settings validation and modernized the settings screen.
- Added WordPress and PHP requirement headers.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
21/08/15
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FAQ
Smoothscroller: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Smoothscroller free?
Yes. Smoothscroller is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Smoothscroller safe to use in 2026?
Smoothscroller is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Smoothscroller?
Smoothscroller is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,892 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 389 times in the last 30 days.
Does Smoothscroller work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Smoothscroller up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Smoothscroller need?
Smoothscroller requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Smoothscroller last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 22, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes Smoothscroller?
Smoothscroller is developed and maintained by neilgee.
What are the best alternatives to Smoothscroller?
The most popular alternatives to Smoothscroller are Hyperlink Group Block (7K+ installs), Anchor Block (2K+ installs) and Add Anchor Links (1K+ installs).
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