# Text Scroll Widget

> Text Scroll Widget has 400+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 131 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Text Scroll Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Text Scroll Widget help you showcase your News, content, important notices on the website with scrolling up text.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 14,546
- **Downloads (30 days):** 131 (+18% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 16, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jiteshgondaliya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jiteshgondaliya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/text-scrolling-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [horizontal scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal-scroll/) | #1 | 4 |
| [horizontal text scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal-text-scroll/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scrolling text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scrolling-text/) | #2 | 13 |
| [text vertical scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-vertical-scroll/) | #1 | 2 |
| [vertical scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vertical-scroll/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| horizontal scroll | >100 | 679 |
| horizontal text scroll | >100 | 556 |
| scrolling text | >100 | 1,390 |
| text vertical scroll | >100 | 536 |
| vertical scroll | >100 | 645 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 84.7%
- 2.3: 15.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Responsive Horizontal Table Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/responsive-horizontal-table-scroll/) | 100+ | — | Sep 7, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Arts Horizontal Scroll for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-scroll-for-elementor/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [AdminGlider – Responsive Table Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/horizontal-scroll-for-admin-tables/) | <10 | — | Sep 8, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Text Scroll Widget safe to use in 2026?
Text Scroll Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Text Scroll Widget?
Text Scroll Widget is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,546 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 131 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Text Scroll Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Text Scroll Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Text Scroll Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on March 16, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Text Scroll Widget?
Text Scroll Widget is developed and maintained by jiteshgondaliya.

### What are the best alternatives to Text Scroll Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Text Scroll Widget are Responsive Horizontal Table… (100+ installs), Arts Horizontal Scroll for… (70+ installs) and AdminGlider (<10 installs).


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