# Text Scroller

> Text Scroller has 10+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Text Scroller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,630
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+22.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 25, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nitinmaurya12 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nitinmaurya12/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/text-scroller/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Text Marquee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-marquee/) | #3 | 3 |
| [Text Scroller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-scroller/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Text Marquee | >100 | 209 |
| Text Scroller | #63 | 66 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Marquee Addons for Elementor – Essential Motion Widgets & Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/marquee-addons-for-elementor/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Logo Slider – Infinite Carousel & Marquee Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/infinite-logo-carousel-block/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 7, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Text Scroller safe to use in 2026?
Text Scroller shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Text Scroller?
Text Scroller is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,630 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Text Scroller work with WordPress 7.1?
Text Scroller is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Text Scroller last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 25, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Text Scroller?
Text Scroller is developed and maintained by nitinmaurya12.

### What are the best alternatives to Text Scroller?
The most popular alternatives to Text Scroller are Marquee Addons for Elementor (20K+ installs) and Logo Slider (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/text-scroller/ · Generated 2026-10-12 17:35 UTC by PageForge