Auto scroll for reading
v1.1.4by WPglob · updated 2 years ago
Let your readers easily scroll your content. Add automatic scrolling to your website.
- Rank
- #17,603
- Down100 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 85
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.1K
- 11,086 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto scroll for reading at a glance
Auto scroll for reading is a WordPress plugin by WPglob with 80+ active installs, the #17,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.4 came out on Jun 11, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 18 plugins tagged “screen reader”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto scroll for reading |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 85 · -3.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 88 |
Rank over time
#17,603 · down 81 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,603 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,503 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,588 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,528 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,480 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,497 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,518 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,526 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,516 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,526 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,561 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,533 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,522 |
Growth %
Average -0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.58% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.27% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17533 → #17480
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 6, 2021
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto scroll for reading
How many websites use Auto scroll for reading?
Auto scroll for reading is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,603 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto scroll for reading been downloaded?
11,086 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Auto scroll for reading last updated?
Version 1.1.4 came out on Jun 11, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Auto scroll for reading compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto scroll for reading’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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.
Is Auto scroll for reading still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Auto scroll for reading have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto scroll for reading?
The plugins most like Auto scroll for reading, by the tags they share, are MouseWheel Smooth Scroll (90K+), Ajax Load More (30K+) and Catch Infinite Scroll (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 85 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 11.1K |
| Author | WPglob |
| First released | Nov 6, 2021 |
| Version | 1.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2024 |
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