WP LocalScroll
This plugin will animate a regular anchor navigation with a smooth scrolling effect.
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WP LocalScroll shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP LocalScroll stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anchor | >100 |
| jquery | >100 |
| localscroll | #3 |
| scroll | >100 |
| smooth scroll | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 6 reviews
About WP LocalScroll
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin will animate a regular anchor navigation with a smooth scrolling effect.
Each time a link is clicked, the whole screen will gradually scroll to the targeted element, instead of “jumping” as it’d normally do.
jQuery.ScrollTo is used for the animation.
Installation
- Upload the
wp-localscrollfolder and all contents to/wp-content/plugins - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Fixed an issue that was preventing the JS from loading on the front-end.
1.1
- Fixed an issue that was preventing the JS from loading on the front-end.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
WP LocalScroll: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is WP LocalScroll free?
Yes. WP LocalScroll is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP LocalScroll safe to use in 2026?
WP LocalScroll shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP LocalScroll?
WP LocalScroll is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,446 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP LocalScroll work with WordPress 7.1?
WP LocalScroll is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP LocalScroll last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on January 8, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes WP LocalScroll?
WP LocalScroll is developed and maintained by philiprabbett.
What are the best alternatives to WP LocalScroll?
The most popular alternatives to WP LocalScroll are Hyperlink Group Block (7K+ installs), Anchor Block (2K+ installs) and Add Anchor Links (1K+ installs).
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