# wp-scroll-up

> wp-scroll-up has 10+ active installs and 33 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** wp-scroll-up shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds a Scroll To Top button that allows visitors to scroll back to the top of the page. You can customize the button style using predefined styles or by adding a custom CSS file in your Theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,260
- **Downloads (30 days):** 33 (+10% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 7, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Darshan Sawardekar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dsawardekar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scroll-up/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [back to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/back-to-top/) | #48 | 77 |
| [scroll to top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-to-top/) | #63 | 92 |
| [scroll up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scroll-up/) | #17 | 25 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| back to top | >100 | 3,728 |
| scroll to top | >100 | 2,019 |
| scroll up | >100 | 2,651 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPFront Scroll Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpfront-scroll-top/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (142) | Aug 18, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/to-top/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (54) | May 28, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Smooth Back To Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-back-to-top-button/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (31) | Sep 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Floating Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-floating-menu/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (38) | Sep 17, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [jQuery Smooth Scroll](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jquery-smooth-scroll/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 21, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Scroll Back To Top](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scroll-back-to-top/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (56) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Smooth Scroll Up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-scroll-up/) | 6K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jan 18, 2019 | 45/100 |
| 9 | [Back To The Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/back-to-the-top-button/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (27) | Aug 13, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Scroll Back To Top Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scrollup-master/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (8) | Apr 15, 2025 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is wp-scroll-up free?
Yes. wp-scroll-up is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is wp-scroll-up safe to use in 2026?
wp-scroll-up shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use wp-scroll-up?
wp-scroll-up is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,260 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 33 times in the last 30 days.

### Does wp-scroll-up work with WordPress 7.1?
wp-scroll-up is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was wp-scroll-up last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.1, was released on August 7, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes wp-scroll-up?
wp-scroll-up is developed and maintained by Darshan Sawardekar.

### What are the best alternatives to wp-scroll-up?
The most popular alternatives to wp-scroll-up are WPFront Scroll Top (200K+ installs), To Top (60K+ installs) and Smooth Back To Top Button (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scroll-up/ · Generated 2026-09-30 18:20 UTC by PageForge