Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk
v3.0.1by adamrob · updated 7 years ago
Create a header, or custom post/page with a scrolling parallax background. All with a simple shortcode.
- Rank
- #5,553
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,540
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 177.8K
- 177,799 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk at a glance
Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk is a WordPress plugin by adamrob with 1K+ active installs, the #5,553 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 3.0.1 came out on Mar 9, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.0. Among the 29 plugins tagged “parallax”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats306 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,543 · -8.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,543 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,544 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,543 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,542 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,541 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,540 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,541 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,541 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,541 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,545 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,684 |
Rank over time
#5,553 · up 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,553 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,553 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,556 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,552 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,561 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,559 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,559 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,560 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,565 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,560 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,564 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,574 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,573 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,568 |
Growth %
Average -0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.10% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.25% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.069%
- v2.027%
- Other4.0%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 13, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 9, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk
How many websites use Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk?
Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,553 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk been downloaded?
177,799 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk last updated?
Version 3.0.1 came out on Mar 9, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk compatible with the latest WordPress?
Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk up to date. See its security record
Is Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk have?
4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk?
The plugins most like Parallax Scroll by adamrob.co.uk, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Header Footer Code Manager (600K+) and Header and Footer Scripts (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 10%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 10%
- Positive
- 81%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 19%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,540 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 177.8K |
| Author | adamrob |
| First released | Oct 13, 2014 |
| Version | 3.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 9, 2019 |
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