WordPress plugin comparison
Nicescrollr vs Scrollbar
At a glance
- Scrollbar has more active installs: 300+, against 20+ for Nicescrollr.
- On a typical day, Scrollbar is downloaded about 12 times, Nicescrollr about 5.
- Nicescrollr is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews, against 4.8 from 5 reviews.
- Nicescrollr was updated more recently: Oct 21, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for Scrollbar.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Scrollbar leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nicescrollr |  Scrollbar |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,272 | #10,193 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 132 | 558 |
| Rating | 4.9(7) | 4.8(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.58 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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