# Best Scroll Effect Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 scroll effect plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: SmartParallax, Parallaxium, Brainesia Scroll Effect.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartparallax/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 7, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Parallaxium – Parallax Widget for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallaxium-parallax-widget-for-elementor/) | 30+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Brainesia Scroll Effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/brainesia-scoll-effect/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 6, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Parallaxium – Parallax Block for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallaxium-parallax-block-for-block-editor/) | 10+ | — | Aug 29, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular scroll effect plugin for WordPress?
SmartParallax – Parallax Scroll Effects & Scroll Animations is the most popular scroll effect plugin with 100+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many scroll effect plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “scroll effect” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these scroll effect plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 4 scroll effect plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-effect/ · Generated 2026-10-03 06:24 UTC by PageForge